Buyer (Fixed Term Contract) at AECI Limited

Purpose of the job

• AECI Specialty Chemicals requires the temporary services of a Buyer Procurement of raw materials, PPE, lab consumables, as well as maintenance and repairs equipment

Required Outputs Functions

• Category management of raw material for the company
• Assist Business Unit & Product Managers on their demand planning needs to determine optimal inventory ordering requirements, in line with company’s inventory policy and objectives.
• Raise Purchase requisition orders through ERP system and converting these to purchase orders.
• Gathers information on material availability, and determines the reliability of suppliers, their products and services.  Where necessary, facilitate the recommendations and approvals for new or alternate sources of supply
• Provide feedback to stake holders on raw material cost management, and forecast costs for manufactured products
• Resolve accounts payable queries for supplier invoices
• To comply with all SHEQ systems implemented relating to the position
• To adhere to all internal control policies as directed by management
• Raise non-conformances, report and follow-up with suppliers / service providers
• Drive B-BBEE strategies in line with Business Goals

Requirements: Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 (with Science and Mathematics as subjects) is essential
• Qualification in purchasing or supply chain management
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in purchasing / supply chain environment
• Computer literate in Excel, MS Word, Syspro, SAP

Personal Attributes: Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics

• Communication skills
• Problem solving ability
• Team player
• Deadline driven