Buyer

We are seeking a buyer to join our Procurement Team. This role will include a focus on expediting of local and international shipments, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery whilst supporting our commitment to world-class operational excellence.

• Identifying the organisations purchasing needs.
• Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production and QA, to design packaging solutions that enhance product visibility and shelf appeal.
• Processing requisitions and updating production on the status of orders.
• Updating inventory and managing stock levels.
• Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinating with production, logistics and warehouse.
• Maintain accurate documentation of processes and procedures, ensuring adherence to ISO standards and facilitating successful audits.
• Generating and processing of Branch orders.
• Deliver on departmental KPIs such as supplier OTIF+Q, reduction of demurrage costs, and efficiency improvements.
• Loading of relevant price lists and supplier documentation on agreed platforms.
• Ensuring that all sourcing activities are done in accordance with the Procurement Guidelines and SOPs.
• Resolving any invoicing, quantity or price variances.
• Promoting ethical practices and behaviours with all stakeholders.
• BBBEE certificate collection and data capture.

• Excellent Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in ERP and software systems.
• Analytical and methodical.
• Detail orientated with a commitment to accuracy in documentation and reporting.

• BCom Supply Chain/Logistics, CIPS, APICS or similar.
• Experience in import logistics and international trade advantageous.