Buyer at Rhodes Food Group

About the position

Duties & Responsibilities

• Scheduling and procuring based on the MRP Production plan
• Obtain certificates COA & Halaal from Suppliers/ enforce when order is placed.
• Ensuring that all identified high risk components are ordered in accordance with company procurement policy.
• Managing all internal or supplier queries, from order placement to final payment of goods.
• To be handle CPAR process between Technical and Supplier.
• Capable to determine packaging and raw material pricing for forecasting purposes for half year and year end roll over.
• Able to work with NPD in sourcing of pricing/minimum quantities lead time on new product development.
• Performing ongoing reviews and assessments of the capabilities / reliability of suppliers, quality of product, services and prices.
• Ensuring consistent availability of raw materials, packaging components and consumables in accordance with the production forecast.
• Ensuring these are procured at acceptable price and quality.
• Good knowledge of accounts payable (creditors) cycle.
• Liaising with Accounts payable department to make sure all the relevant documents are in order and the requirements of that department are met to facilitate payments
• Placing orders according to MRP system, ensuring timeous delivery of correct components, whilst adhering to Company stock level policy.
• Taking responsibility for the whole purchase cycle and liaise with all the relevant parties on any potential problems arising with the order.
• Arranging for goods that have been found to be incorrect or faulty to be replaced.
• Maintaining all necessary documents and audits trails; ensure all documents are appropriately filed.
• Cost Controlling / Managing the accounting of purchase price variance against standard, report on this and implement corrective action where possible.
• Advising the Department Manager of any price increases / decrease as soon as they arise.
• Applying good problem-solving skills to deal with daily changes in production, constant change in market requirements, while resolving supplier problems.
• Adhering to Company rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• Maintain professional and productive relationships with superiors, employees' customers, contractors and suppliers.
• Conduct stock reconciliations.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Diploma in Procurement and or Supply Chain Management qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience in similar role in a high-volume food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to supervise the work of subordinates (where applicable)
• Advance Computer Literacy: MS Office (Word/ Excel/Outlook)
• Minimum 3 years working experience on computerized MRP system is essential. Syspro will be advantageous.
• Excellent proven knowledge of storekeeping practices and procedures
• Must have a valid driver's license and own reliable transport