Buyer

Elchemie; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 305,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Elchemie in Johannesburg is seeking a dedicated Purchasing professional to drive strategic sourcing for raw materials and packaging, ensuring OTIF delivery for production.

You will negotiate prices locally and for imports, monitor inbound costs, manage stock levels to control working capital, and tie in supplier contracts. Local travel to suppliers and site is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in procurement or inventory control; logistics experience preferred.
• 5 years experience in purchasing/production environment.
• Advanced computer skills; ERP and MS Office proficiency.
• English language required (advanced).
• Local travel to suppliers and site.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and strategic sourcing to ensure OTIF production.
• Negotiate raw material and packaging prices locally and for imports.
• Monitor inbound raw material/packaging costs and stock levels to control working capital.
• Process orders for Johannesburg import RMs and manage stock levels.
• Coordinate and oversee site-wide stock takes outside normal hours.
• Lead weekly production planning meetings and reporting.

Skills

5 years experience in purchasing/生产/

Advanced English

Computer proficiency

Education

Diploma in procurement/inventory control

Qualification / experience in logistics

Job description

What youll be doing

• Purchasing and strategic sourcing Ensure raw material and packaging are purchased OTIF for production for JO Negotiate raw material and packaging prices local and import Monitoring, control and minimizing of inbound Raw Material and packaging costs. Process orders for Jhb import RMs Management of Raw Material and packaging stock levels to ensure that working Capital is controlled at levels as dictated by the business Ensure that, the advantage to be gained by using the company Global purchasing power is always maximized Explore alternate raw material / stock substitutes, packaging and suppliers Obtain and tie in supplier contracts and agreements Define and improve payment terms with suppliers Implement and maintain preferred and alternate suppliers list and prices Evaluate and audit suppliers on a regular basis and document and act on findings Monitor invoice accuracy to GRNs Produce reports as and when required Take full responsibility for coordinating and overseeing all site wide stock takes outside of normal hours Weekly production planning meetings and reporting

What youll need

• 5 years experience in purchasing/production environment Diploma in procurement/inventory control Qualification / experience in logistics Computer proficiency advanced English mandatory Local travel to suppliers and site

What is in it for you?

Remuneration approx. R30 000, plus medical, provident fund, funeral cover and cell phone (package dependant on current remuneration, experience and qualifications)

A Few Things to Know

• Local travel to site and suppliers will be required
• Excellent communication skills required for relationships with internal and external parties
• Problem solving, Objectivity, Assertiveness, Ethical behaviour, Project Management and Planning skills are essential