Senior Buyer (Commercial Parts)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer.

Requirements

1. Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics Management (or related)
2. 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
3. 5 years with a stable work record in the past
4. Advanced Excel and SYSPRO
5. Knowledge and understanding of BPW products

Responsibilities

1. Purchasing all goods and components on behalf of the company
2. Minimise shortages risks by reviewing the expedite report and items highlighted by the Buyer
3. Review stock items (Weekly usage, Safety Stock, Scheduling planned orders)
4. Determine which High Value and High Moving items to be included as set by Finance and Logistics Manager
5. Review supplier increases, discuss, negotiate, and review with Finance and Logistics Manager
6. Manage, update, and maintain accurate Contract Prices in Syspro of all Local and Foreign Suppliers
7. Set Landed Costs as per Finance and Logistics Manager Guidelines
8. 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
9. Review import costings considering Forwarder Invoiced, Cost factor Capturing and Duties as compiled by Buyer
10. Manage and review the ORDERS FILES
11. Set up and Manage Sales Back Order reports and manage expediting
12. Manage tasks and output of the buyers

Closing Date: 10 May 2025

To apply for this position: Send MS Word format CV to jobs@emporium.co.za and use XXX-XXXX – Senior Buyer in the subject line.