Buyer

Tower Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in Durban is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage the Purchasing Department. Responsibilities include maintaining stock levels, managing global and local suppliers, forecasting requirements, and conducting cost control. The ideal candidate has a Degree/Diploma in Purchasing and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant experience as a Buyer.
• Mathematics advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Purchasing Department to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and manage supplier relationships.
• Manage global suppliers and conduct cost control research.

Skills

Supplier Management

Import Management

Local Forecasting

Cost Control

Management Reporting

Education

Degree / Diploma in Purchasing or similar relevant qualification

Matric

Job description

Job Summary :

To manage the Purchasing Department to ensure that goods are delivered on time, in acceptable quality, and at the correct price.

MINIMUM SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED (COMPETENCIES):

Matric, Mathematics advantageous.

At least 5 years relevant experience as a Buyer.

Degree / Diploma in Purchasing or a similar relevant industry qualification and experience.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Supplier Management:
• Maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems that may pose a risk or impact on business operations.

• Import Management:
• Managing global supplier relationships.
• Placing forward orders and monitoring stock levels to ensure effective inventory replenishment in line with demand.
• Defining the commercial terms and ensuring documentation is completed and prepayments are made where required.

• Local Forecasting:
• Forecasting usage and requirements for all local suppliers.
• Communicating forecasts with suppliers in advance to ensure alignment.

• Cost Control:
• Conducting research to identify cost savings opportunities and communicating with management on suggested alternatives.
• Negotiating with suppliers when supplier increases are initiated and managing the supplier increase process.
• Communicating adjustments to forecasts.

• Management Reporting:
• Reporting on supplier issues and working with suppliers and management to resolve issues.
• Reporting on price increases and decreases and managing the review process.

• Strategic Supplier Relationships:
• Managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Ensuring a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.