Buyer at ESKORT

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12 with Mathematics preferably

EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years experience within a production environment
• Previous experience in buying will be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Attention to details

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Good communication and negotiation and buying skills.

MAIN DUTIES

• Buying and controlling of stock for minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Ensure to take lead time into consideration when ordering both local and imported raw materials.
• To manage subordinates on a daily basis to ensure all tasks are fulfilled according to the  procedures.
• To analyze the requisitions from the supervisor to clarify that the orders are in fact  needing to be placed.
• Working closely alongside the Stores supervisor to ensure that there is enough stock in stores at all times according to lead times and usages.
• To report any urgent issues regarding stock levels and supply issues , stores staff issues and production quality issues directly to the General Manager. 
• Ensuring that the staff are following the FIFO rotation in a regular basis.
• Doing spot checks to ensure that the correct labels and lot numbers are put on the items and that the traceability is up to date and done on arrival.
• To work closely with management on current pricing and new increase trends for the various suppliers.
• To be totally aware of the usages of each item, the supplier of the  item and the lead time by the use of the Meat Matrix system and the various stock reports developed by the buyer.
• To meet with suppliers and management on a regular basis to resolve issues , discuss usage trends etc.
• To assist and guide the team to resolve stock fault issues and revert to supplier for corrective action and ensuring the production team have sufficient stock in the interim.
• To have good negotiating skills in the need of new stock
• To oversee and manage the stock take process on a monthly basis.
• To keep a good communication path between stores and production and stores and  management
• To ensure that all staff member follow the procedures, SOP’s and health  and safety rules at all times.
• To be prepared to work flexible hours  including overtime when necessary.
• Have people handlings skills , a team player and ability to apply discipline where necessary.
• Proficient use of email and computer
• To ensure that hyster inspection is conducted and the check sheet is completed on a daily basis.
• To report any hyster deviation to the engineering department
• Being able to work under pressure and efficiently
• Need to be well mannered and able to engage with customers, suppliers , management  and staff alike.