Buyer

• BUYER
  

Johannesburg

A massive manufacturer within construction and mining is currently looking for a Brilliant Buyer to add to their team.

DUTIES:

• Placing, expediting and rescheduling of orders on SAP, according to MRP exception messages, timeously.
• Maintain static data on SAP of materials and suppliers (Country of Origin, Tariff headings, lead times, price, delivery dates etc.)
• Drive cost and lead time down.
• Effect annual 3rd Party stock Returns until credit is passed.
• Establish and maintain excellent business relationships with suppliers, forwarding & Clearing agents.
• Manage inventory levels efficiently and effectively as per the stocking policies as mandated by Management.
• Monitor and manage own performance
• Compile monthly reports
• Assist other departments and staff to resolve queries timeously.
• Evaluate Supplier price increases, make recommendations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must have a NQF 6 qualification in Purchasing / Supply Chain Management / Logistics or studying towards one of these qualifications having  completed the 1st year of studies.
• Applicants must have SAP MRP, Inventory Management experience

• Applicants must have a minimum of 4 years purchasing / sourcing experience in aftermarket spares in Automotive/Earthmoving or similar environment.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup, graphs and spread sheets)
• Strong business sense
• Strong negotiating and persuasion skills
• Excellent in building and maintaining relationships with excellent communication skills at all levels with a good command in English.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and have a sense of urgency.
• Proven problem solving ability with accurate numerological skills.
• Must be able to work independently in a highly pressurised and fast paced environment