Permanent - Junior Buyer - Pinetown - South Africa

Summary

• Responsible for purchasing approved parts, components, assemblies, equipment, raw materials, electrical products etc. and services used in the conversion process of our builds.
• Understand the BOM’s and Purchase Requisitions to source quality items at competitive prices.

Job Description:

• Responsible for all purchasing activities for the branches
• Sourcing suppliers
• Purchase supplies from the BOM as well as purchase requisitions.
• Buying from the Approved Supplier List and maintenance of the list
• Liase with the Store man to see what is available in Stores and what needs to be purchased.
• Compare pricing to that of competitors.
• Ability to negotiate supplier contracts.
• Monitor supplier pricing and alert management on increases.
• Ensure timeous deliveries.
• Work with Projects to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned order.
• Ensure daily buying of consumables.
• Evaluate quality goods and prices.
• Update the BOM Spreadsheet and enter Supplier ETA’s
• Liase with the driver (s) to make sure supplier orders are ready for collection ad where possible ensure suppliers deliver timeously.
• Constant follow up with suppliers.
• Ensure that purchase documentation is accurate for payments.
• Apply cost saving techniques through price negotiations.
• Assisting the HOD with any other suppliers and duties related to procurement.
• Ensure that all materials are available and issued to the right branch.
• Assist with exchanges/ returns/ credit notes.
• Handling supplier complaints
• Solve supply chain problems.
• Evaluation of Suppliers

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-4 years’ experience as a buyer
• A Supply Chain qualification

Skills:

• Attention to detail.
• Strong Personality
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Open and honest
• Forward Thinker
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills
• Organised