Job Description
Our client, a specialist in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Senior Buyer based in Pinetown, KZN
The successful candidate will play a key role in operational success by ensuring all raw materials are sourced and delivered on time and in full to meet production demands
Duties and Responsibilities:
Cost Control
- Monitor raw material budgets and overall spend.
- Drive and support cost-reduction initiatives and projects.
- Track and minimise price variances.
- Negotiate supplier pricing and payment terms.
- Expedite raw materials and components in line with budget and approved pricing.
- Ensure supplier price updates are implemented as per agreements.
- Monitor outsourced supplier stock levels to ensure compliance with stock policy.
Supplier Management
- Track and manage daily supplier delivery performance (OTIF).
- Oversee supplier agreements (Supply Agreements & SLAs) for all direct material and component suppliers.
- Ensure all suppliers comply with BBBEE requirements.
- Compile and distribute monthly supplier performance reports.
- Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier risks.
Expediting
- Generate purchase orders according to production requirements.
- Ensure suppliers receive, acknowledge, and confirm all orders.
- Follow up on and resolve shortages or late deliveries of raw materials and components.
- Escalate to management any delays or shortages that may impact production.
- Manage stock levels of outsourced parts and raw materials.
Administration
- Compile and maintain the raw material budget, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies and targets.
- Prepare supplier forecasts and communicate them timeously.
- Manage supplier RFQs.
- Ensure all purchasing processes and procedures are kept updated and filed in line with company policy.
- Assist with departmental and finance-related queries.
- Produce required departmental reports.
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in Purchasing / Supply Chain
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
- Syspro experience advantageous
