Job Description

Our client in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Buyer to join their team based in Port Elizabeth (Perseverance) .POSITION INFO:
Qualifications:

• A National Diploma in Purchasing Management/Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with relevant purchasing knowledge of raw materials with complex specifications, including stainless steel and imports.
• LN Infor system (or another MRP/ERP system) experience related to purchasing and BOMs.
• A Track record of cost saving initiatives.
• A sound computer Knowledge ( MS office, excel, power point)
• Be prepared to complete an assessment and interview process.

Duties:

• Responsible for the purchasing various goods including machinery, equipment, raw materials and/or other supplies for internal consumption.
• Reviewing purchase orders, assessing with other departments to verify orders, contacting vendors and evaluating bids/quotations offered by suppliers.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of various purchasing procedures, inventories, accounts, proposals and similar preparations.
• Process special orders for customers.
• Request inventory counts and/or stock checks where appropriate.
• Obtaining and negotiating prices, delivery, terms and sources of supply in accordance with specified policies and procedures.
• Ensure and maintains daily outputs.
• Communicates effectively with other workers to direct personal workflow.
• Verify charges indicated on purchase orders and requisitions against cost center accounts.
• Verify bids offered on "substitute" items against specifications and, if necessary, with ordering departments.
• Utilize the ERP system ie automated purchasing system (LN Infor) in the processing of appropriate documentation.
• Evaluate and review bids/quotations submitted by suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance with regards delivery, quality and quantity.
• Assist in the identification and establishment of sources of supply and the inspection of samples.
• Expedite goods by contacting vendors regarding shortages and administering overcharges and breakage, etc.
• Investigate information pertaining to the preparation of proposals and specifications.
• Develop and maintain files of reference materials such as supply catalogues and brochures.
• Use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word-processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments and provide reports.
• Perform any other incidental tasks, as needed.

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