Buyer II - Brackenfell at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Buyer II.  
The Fuel and Lubricants Buyer will manage the purchasing of products and services essential to Unitrans. 
The ideal candidate will possess excellent negotiation skills, a strong understanding of supply chain management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric 
• Diploma i Purchasing will be an advantage 
• Valid Drivers Licence and own reliable transport
• Computer literacy, preferably advanced excel 
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask 
• Be able to work unsupervised and meet set deadlines 
• Ability to take direction and to issue reasonable instructions 
• Good negotiation skills 
• Meticulous 
• Self-motivated and ambitious 
• Professional 
• CIPS
• CSCP

Duties & Responsibilities 

Purchasing 

• Execute timely procurement activities, including issuing purchase orders, processing requisitions, and coordinating with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of goods.
• Verify the accuracy of purchase orders and ensure compliance with established procurement policies and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide appropriate procurement support timeously 

Availability of Stock 

• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels and replenish stock as needed. Monitor inventory turnover rates and identify opportunities for optimization
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery products and services to minimize downtime and disruptions

Inventory Management 

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability while minimizing carrying costs and inventory obsolescence.
• Utilize inventory management tools and systems to track inventory levels, analyse demand patterns, and forecast future requirements. Communicate and resolve quality of stock
• Utilize inventory optimization techniques such as ABC analysis, EOQ (Economic Order Quantity), and JIT (Just-in-Time) inventory management principles.

Supplier Performance Management:

• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against predefined key performance indicators (KPIs), such as on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address performance issues, resolve disputes, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement.

Cost Savings 

• Identify opportunities for cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Conduct price benchmarking and cost analysis to drive cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality standards and operational requirements.

Rebates

• Managing the rebate process and working with procurement finance to ensure rebate is invoiced and captured.

Store Coordination 

• Align with stores on daily delivery expectations and process goods received same day ensuring smooth flow from