Buyer at Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out all the activities necessary to purchase goods in compliance with given cost/time/quality requirements and in line with Company policies and standards.  
• Support the vendors during the preparation of the technical/commercial proposals from NPD with the obligation of confidentiality about the related product.
• Negotiation/Persuasion and Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to add value, reduce costs, and input to business improvements.
• Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Ability to forecast and maintain good coverage on stock across all DC’s
• Be directly in involved in Sourcing, Supply and pricing
• Maintaining of Databases such as NDA’s, SANHA, Allergen and Product Specs
• Ensuring Projects, Reports and allocations are closed off timeously
• Ability to Break down and analyse complaints and find innovative solutions
• Ensuring Supplier splits are being adhered to
• Fast tracking claims
• Decision-making and attention to detail

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must have 3 years of experience in a procurement role. (chilled FMCG highly advantageous)
• Degree or Diploma (compulsory).
• Tertiary qualification in Purchasing, Supply Chain advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office – must have strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Purchasing, Procurement, Buying or Expediting.
• Experience in a production manufacturing environment advantageous
• Experience with ERP and MRP.
• Understanding of popular products in the industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and social skills.
• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and achieve set targets.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.
• Commercial and financial awareness.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.