Pharmaceutical Buyer

Emporium Human Capital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Pharmaceutical Buyer in Johannesburg to manage orders for materials and goods within the pharmaceutical sector. Candidates should have a Purchasing Diploma, at least 3 years of experience in a related field, and be proficient in MS Office tools. This role is crucial for ensuring timely delivery and compliance with company policies. The closing date for applications is 30 August 2024.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a buyer in a FMCG or pharmaceutical company.

Responsibilities

• Order materials/finished goods to meet production and sales requirements.
• Review material requirement reports weekly and replenish orders as needed.
• Source vendors and review vendor performance.

Skills

Purchasing skills

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Grade 12

Purchasing / Buyer Diploma or higher

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Pharmaceutical Buyer (POS24264)

Aeroton, Johannesburg South

R 600 000.00 per month

Job Purpose

To order material / finished goods to meet production and sales requirements within the Pharmaceutical or related sector

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Purchasing / Buyer Diploma or higher
• 3 Year experience as a buyer in a FMCG or pharmaceutical company
• Computer Literate: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Oracle will be an advantage.

Duties

• Responsible for material / finished goods
• Sourcing material / finished goods at competitive pricing.
• Review material requirement reports weekly and replenishment orders as required.
• Ensure orders are placed on time, taking into considerations the long lead times.
• Ensure safety stocks levels are achieved especially on critical products.
• Ensure that we comply to the company policy by obtaining Order confirmations / invoices on time.
• Expedite and follow up deliveries daily.
• Generate weekly reports to monitor low stocks / backorders, showing actions to be taken to rectify stock levels.
• Manage orders placed to ensure out of stock and overstocks are prevented by deferring or cancelling orders.
• Work with planners to re-schedule as necessary
• Source Vendors and review vendor performance;

Closing Date: 30 August 2024