Buyer

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a buyer responsible for purchasing materials, supplies and equipment. Negotiate deals with suppliers, research item selections and monitor stock levels to minimize downtime. You will drive cost-saving initiatives, manage supplier performance and ensure timely deliveries while adhering to procurement procedures.

The role suits FMCG professionals with the ability to work under pressure and collaborate across functions to support manufacturing and distribution operations.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in buying/procurement, FMCG background preferred.
• Matric/Grade 12 and a 3 Year diploma or higher in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Procurement.
• A degree/Diploma in the relevant field would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Achieve repair and maintenance cost through competitive supplier sourcing.
• Ensure timely delivery and stock availability to minimize downtime.
• Drive supplier meetings and SLA discussions.
• Run departmental expenditure reports weekly and monthly.
• Create emergency purchase orders within 48 hours.
• Obtain competitive pricing with minimum three quotations.
• Maintain accurate records of all purchases.
• Develop relationships with OEMs and third-party suppliers.
• Ensure stock security and quality materials per specs.
• Align buying with MRP and address BOM issues.

Skills

Under pressure

Communication

Planning

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Change management

Relationship building

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Diploma in SCM/Logistics/Procurement

Degree/Diploma in related field (advantage)

Job description

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.

What you will do

• 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
• Ensure quality materials ordered with adherence to company specifications
• Sufficient and accurate availability of materials
• Zero production losses due to out of stocks
• Items are obtained at best possible prices to the satisfaction of the company policy and delivered timeously
• Monitoring and highlighting any risks of materials availability to production plan
• Building relation with suppliers especially those supplying critical materials.
• Review open POs monthly and close all fully delivered POs
• Liaise with the production planner with regards to production plans and forecasting.
• Forward monthly forecasts to suppliers.
• Hold monthly supplier meetings to discuss open POs, slow moving stocks, SOH, quality issues, etc
• Ensure buying is in line with MRP and highlight any related BOM issues.

What you'll bring to the table

Key attributes and competencies 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 two years’ experience working within a buying/procurement environment 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.

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow. Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together. We aim to Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business. If you are looking for an exciting career in a multinational FMCG business, then Tiger Brands is the place for you to work and play. Explore the vacancies we currently have available @TigerBrands.