Direct Material Buyer

• Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree in Purchasing, Logistics or related fields (NQF 5 / 6)
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP)
• Knowledge of SAP, ERP Systems and other job-specific software systems
• Up to 3 years as a Buyer or similar role in a Manufacturing environment

Responsibilities:

• Purchasing (Buyer) Operations
• Executes, expedites and maintains purchase orders and procurement of imported and local materials.
• Sources alternative suppliers for local and imported materials.
• Quarterly meeting with Technical to review material risk, new materials and alternatives.
• Conducts daily, weekly and monthly reporting on system to ensure adequate document control and tracking.
• Ensures accurate quality, quantity and availability of products.
• Reports monthly on supplier performance.
• Sources quotations and tenders from suppliers; negotiates delivery and lead times and processes transport arrangements to ensure OTIF delivery.
• Ensures the shipping (Air freight and Sea freight) and Forex Department receives the necessary order details.
• Supplier quality audits as agreed with SHEQ and supplier.
• Administrative Support
• Ensures correct information is obtained, documented and processed.
• Compiles and maintains administration such as Imported Material Shipping, and other related documentation whilst ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.
• Ensures all orders are systematically filed and relevant documentation are accurately attached.
• Compliance
• Operates within controls and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the company
• Identifies and reports risks or areas of concern to management within area of responsibility.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.
• Cost Control
• Promotes the effective and transparent use of financial and other resources.
• Controls expenditure and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits and company financial guidelines, report deviations to direct Manager.
• Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs.
• Negotiates improved payment terms with all suppliers, target is 60 days.
• Customer Service
• Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering highest quality of services.
• Identifies and solves problems whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company's core values.