Buyer

Hire Resolve; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Food and Beverage company in Paarl is seeking a dedicated Buyer. You will oversee the procurement process, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely acquisition of materials. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in the Food and Beverage industry and holds a relevant qualification. This full-time role offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of professional experience as a Buyer in the Food and Beverage industry.
• Experience with managing procurement processes and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement process and ensure timely acquisition of materials.
• Build strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Generate Purchase Orders and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Research

Data Analysis

SAP Management

Intermediate MS Excel

Education

Relevant Tertiary qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Hire Resolve’s client, a well-established Food and Beverage company located in Paarl, is seeking a dedicated Buyer to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the procurement process, ensuring the timely acquisition of materials and supplies to support efficient production operations.

Responsibilities

• Gather data and prepare negotiations (content and organizational aspects)
• Research suppliers and raw materials
• Compare prices; assist in maintaining price tools with lead buyers
• Send out contracts, check order confirmations, inform lead buyers of changes
• Prepare, create, maintain, and track contracts in SAP
• Create and maintain supplier and material master data
• Efficiently manage samples
• Handle administrative processing for complaints in consultation with lead buyers
• Procure raw materials / packaging
• Generate Purchase Orders and ensure timely deliveryExpedite deliveries; resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other issues
• Coordinate with Planning team for material planning and accurate projections
• Coordinate with accounts for vendor payments
• Leverage existing procurement strategies, contracts, and relationships
• Build strategic relationships with key suppliers
• Lead localization of raw and packaging materials
• Conduct internal / external price benchmarking
• Maintain price tools in consultation with lead buyers
• Periodic appraisal of suppliers; take necessary action on non-performing suppliers

Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain
• More than 4 years of professional experience as a Buyer in the Food and Beverage industry

Flavours advantageous

• SAP experience (Essential)
• MS. Excel Intermediate skills (Essential)

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

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