Job Description

:THE JOB AT A GLANCEA buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for a business. Duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products.Responsibilities:WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Achieve repair and maintenance costs by ensuring competitive buying from suppliers (comply with Central Procurement sourcing procedure) - Ensure timeous delivery and availability of spares/ stock to minimize the impact of downtime or stock shortages
• Drive quarterly meetings with suppliers
• Drive SLA discussions with key suppliers
• Run departmental expenditure reports weekly and monthly
• Ensure emergency breakdown purchase orders are created within 48 hours
• Obtain competitive pricing for consumables (minimum of 3 quotations)
• Reduce spares holding (by 5%) by implementing supplier onsite stock consignment (pay as and when you consume the spares)
• Source and purchase technical spares and consumables at lowest cost to company.
• Responsible for investigating and implementing savings
• Expediting & liaising with relevant staff regarding lead times, substitutes
• Responsible for reporting on function and maintenance of data
• Drawing up of Schedule Agreements / Service Level Agreements - Maintain accurate records of all purchases - Develop proactive relationships with OEM's and 3rd party suppliers. Ensure the security of stock

Qualifications:WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• A minimum of two years' experience working within a buying/procurement environment
• FMCG background experience preferred
• Matric/Grade 12
• 3 Year diploma or higher in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Procurement
• A degree/Diploma in the relevant field would be an advantage

Key attributes and competencies

• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication & service orientated skills
• Planning skills with a high degree of control to complete items quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to think strategically
• Leadership Managing change; influencing others; leading with integrity and respect; owning it; embracing diversity

#LI-CD1About Us:Tiger Brands is proudly Africa's largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.Being a food company means we're an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that's why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

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