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Buyer
Location:
Corlu
Description:
Job Description Date issued: Updated Version: Version Job Title: Buyer Department: Factory - Indirect Reporting (Accountable) to: Supply Chain Manager Direct Reports: Career Path: Name of Job Holder: SUMMARY AND PURPOSE: The Buyer i s responsible for supporting the company with the selection and procurement of products. Sourcing, negotiating and buying of goods, materials and services to meet the Company’s operational requirements. Support the Buyer in the purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES: As an employee of Lindsay Sulama, the employee’s responsibilities are, but not limited to: Building and maintaining positive supplier/vendor relations Assist with preparing competitive retail and pricing strategies (evaluate prices of goods on quotation and decide on pricing). Writing, placing and tracking purchase orders with vendors N egotiating specifications, pricing, and deadlines (for delivery) with vendors Suppliers: Receive information (e.g. compliance) on potential suppliers from the Supply Chain Manager, develop a supplier data base and on instruction will follow up with these suppliers. For normal consumables he/she will evaluate quotations sent to various suppliers and put in orders. Manage supplier Invoice Queries and resolve in agreed time-scales. Liaise with suppliers on quality problems in conjunction with company quality standard. Assist in data collection on supplier performance (e.g. on-time delivery). Keep list and submit to Operations Manager. Planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable inventory levels on normal consumables but not on safety stock. MRP report is run to determine e.g. safety stock. Participate in Vendor Meetings Provide support in undertaking due diligence of suppliers/vendors and ensure that new suppliers/vendors are recorded and registered on the relevant business system (NAV). Imports: Need to ensure that it gets to suppliers Do reconciliation of sales orders, commercial invoices, shipping documents. When shipping documents are received, will ask clearing agent to do shipping, ensure that all importing documents are correct to ensure delivery in SA. Keep import tracking list up to date. 10. Manage the Cleaning team at office and factory 11. Manage the upkeep of the gardens and inside plants at premises. 12. General Office Housekeeping: Deal with internal queries from staff and management on office equipment and supplies(replacement, repairs, framing and hanging of info in office, etc.) 13. Coordinate Events Management, arrange catering REQUIRED STANDARDS (JOB HOLDER AND HIS/HER DEPARTMENT) IN TERMS OF MEASUREMENT / KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI Products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at budgeted price. Positive, long term relationships with vendors are established Value of Procurement Savings Supplier Returns (Quality) Suppliers meeting SLA’s Procurement budget achieved. Accuracy of Vendor and product data recorded Reduction in procurement costs Compliance to company guidelines and purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts, are adhered to. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Competencies: Ability to multi-task Ability to perform under pressure Ability to work independently Analytical thinking ability in being able to evaluate various data (vendors, pricing, etc) Passion for staying current on the trends within the industry Expert understanding of the company’s products and quality. Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers, vendors Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets Commercial and financial awareness Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Ability to make sound decisions Skills (Technical, Behavioural and other): Good interpersonal skills Excellent negotiation skills Excellent organizational skills Excellent influencing skills Strong verbal and written communications skills Skilled in MS Office packages and excellent in inventory management software (NAV) Strong problem-solving skills Knowledge: Manufacturing environment and related industry knowledge Business administration and record keeping Knowledge of product categories and markets including manufacture processes and costs, product make-up’s, specifications and raw material costs Education/ Qualification: Preferred/Recommended: Bachelor's Degree Experience Preferred/Recommended: 1-3 years’ relevant work experience in a competitive, pressurized working environment, doing procurement or work as a buyer working closely with suppliers, vendors in the manufacturing environment.
Company:
Lindsay
Posted:
June 3 on Lindsay
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