Buyer

Tigerbrands; Boksburg; In loco; ZAR 350.000 - 550.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tiger Brands in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage procurement of materials, spares and services, negotiate with suppliers and maintain stock integrity.

The role requires 4+ years in procurement, CIPS level 4, and relevant qualifications; FMCG background preferred; matric and a 3-year diploma or higher. Join a fast-paced team focused on efficiency and compliance.

Competenze

• Minimum of CIPS level 4 certification.
• At least four years in a buying/procurement environment for capex and MRO spares and services.
• Matric/Grade 12 and a 3-year diploma or higher in SCM/Logistics/Procurement.
• A degree or diploma in the relevant field would be advantageous.
• FMCG background preferred.

Mansioni

• Achieve repair and maintenance costs by ensuring competitive buying from suppliers and timely delivery of spares/stock.
• 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.
• Source and purchase spares and consumables at the lowest cost to the company.
• Maintain accurate records of all purchases and develop proactive supplier relationships.
• Ensure stock security and manage schedule agreements/SLAs.

Conoscenze

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication

Planning skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership and change management

Formazione

CIPS level 4

Matric/Grade 12

3 Year diploma or higher in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Procurement

Degree/Diploma in relevant field

Descrizione del lavoro

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

A 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. 2 year exeprience and degree in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Procurement

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Key job outputs

• 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 48hrs
• 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

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Key attributes and competencie s

• 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

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of CIPS level 4
• A minimum of four years’ experience working within a
• buying/procurement environment for capex and MRO spares and services
• 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.

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.