PURPOSE OF THE JOB To source, negotiate and buy local and Imported Materials on behalf of client toward m...

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4 months ago

Direct Material Buyer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

To source, negotiate and buy local and Imported Materials on behalf of client toward meeting operational requirements, whilst considering cost, quality, delivery and continuity of supply.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Educational Qualifications

  • Matric (Grade 12)
  • Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree in Purchasing, Logistics or related fields (NQF 5 / 6) 
Experience

  • Up to 3 years as a Buyer or similar role in a Manufacturing environment 
MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES: AND KEY RESULTS AREAS

 

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 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 AutoX 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.
  • Explores potential consignment stock agreements. 
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 core values. 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIRED SKILLS 

  • Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP).
  • Knowledge of SAP, ERP Systems and other job-specific software systems.