Senior Buyer at Distell

Job description

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position in the Materials: Procurement Department, based at Adam Tas in Stellenbosch. The successful incumbent will report to the Materials Manager.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

STRATEGIC/FINANCIAL RESULTS (Financial Perspective)

• Ensure purchasing function is cost effective and achieves purchasing objectives within the divisional targets:
• Actively manage and improve on dry goods stock holding working capital while still delivering a high quality service of material availability to the packaging lines
• Drive and Implement Focused Improvement Projects
• Ensure financial controls are in place as required by company internal control (ICC)

OPERATIONAL RESULTS (Internal Perspective)

• To ensure an effective and efficient running of purchasing function:
• Ensure effective procurement of dry goods according to production plans, forecasts, and the use of MRP
• Effective supplier management through monthly supplier meetings and OTIF scores
• Ensure effective procurement and maintain good customer relationships - drive preferential procurement opportunities
• Ensure delivery of the correct materials/services on time and in full

RELATIONSHIP RESULTS (Customer/Stakeholder Relationships)

• Build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders:
• Build effective and trusting relationships with peers
• Collaboration with marketing and execution of NPD projects
• Build effective working relationships with customers/suppliers to achieve results
• Drive Continuous Improvement In Area Of Responsibility

INNOVATION & IMPROVEMENT RESULTS (Learning and Growth):

Implement new ideas and improve methods, systems and work processes that will lead to higher quality, or reduced cost
Entrench a coaching culture using principles of High Performance Coaching

Effective Leadership

To ensure competent and motivated people in the purchasing team consisting of MRP and MRO buyers:

• Living the Distell Values
• Ensure that each member of the procurement team has a detailed, actively managed development plan
• Develop and implement a skills-matrix for the procurement team to support a multi-skilled environment
• Develop a succession plan for the procurement team

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Procurement Management
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years purchasing experience
• Computer literate in Ms Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills are essential
• Proven meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to be assertive when necessary
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Ability to take ownership for the completion of tasks
• People management skills are essential

Reference number: 6401 Closing Date: 30 May 2017