PAM 17459 - Buyer (Manufacturing) – East Rand

Employer Description

Manufacturing of Packaging

Job Description

Your duties will encompass:

• Purchases goods, machinery, equipment, raw materials, and parts for internal consumption.
• Handling of all purchasing functions and responsibilities
• Adhere to project requirements, identify cost savings and expedite deliveries.
• Work cross-functionally within a matrix organisational team structure and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels.
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers, ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives.
• Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers and building and maintaining good relationships with them.
• Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided.
• Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
• Have a good understanding of accruals and cut off dates.

• Matric
• Supply Chain Diploma

• Minimum 3 years experiences in Buyer role
• Proficient in MS Office
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Sound communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and multitask
• Drivers Licence
• Leadership Skills
• Technical Knowledge