Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer (POS25127)

Based: Chrisville

Salary: R pm + benefits

We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer.

Requirements

• Matric
• Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics Management (or related)
• 5 years Senior Buying experience of imported and locally sourced parts and items driven by Bill of Materials, historical usage, forecasts and associated Cost management principles
• 5 years with a stable work record in the past
• Advanced Excel and SYSPRO
• Knowledge and understanding of BPW products
• Good communication skills
• Good telephone etiquette

• Purchasing all goods and components on behalf of the company
• Minimising shortages risks. Review the expedite report and items highlighted by the Buyer
• Review stock items (Weekly usage, Safety Stock, Scheduling planned orders)
• Determine which High Value and High Moving items to be included as set by Finance and Logistics Manager
• Review supplier increases, discuss, negotiate, and review with Finance and Logistics Manager
• Manage, update, and maintain accurate Contract Prices in Syspro of all Local and Foreign Suppliers
• Set Landed Costs as per Finance and Logistics Manager Guidelines
• Set the Minimum Stock Min Parameters considering Supplier Lead Times, Transit times, and Safety Stock for the use in the Ordering of Inventory in Stock Min reports
• Review import costings considering Forwarder Invoiced, Cost factor Capturing, and Duties as compiled by Buyer
• Manage and review the ORDERS FILES
• Set up and Manage Sales Back Order reports and manage expediting
• Manage tasks and output of the buyers

Closing Date: 10 May 2025

To apply for this position: Send MS Word format CV to and use POS250127 – Senior Buyer in the subject line.