Buyer - Wadeville at Diversey

Responsibilities 

• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to make business savings.
• Communicating frequently with suppliers to ensure optimized performance levels, delivery and product quality.
• Managing and negotiating agreements and policies with suppliers, such as Quality agreements and Supply Contracts.
• Place orders for both direct and indirect materials by converting purchase requisitions into purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Manage purchase order creation and authorization process.
• Monitor delivery time of orders and vendor performance.
• Reconciling all discrepancies on orders to guarantee accurate order of delivery.
• Working in accordance with Supply Chain Planning to adjust purchase orders to meet inventory demands necessary for production and distribution.
• Analysing indirect/ direct spend on regular basis to identify and execute additional opportunities for potential cost savings.
• Identifying the organisations purchasing needs.
• Researching, selecting and purchasing quality products and materials.
• Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales.
• Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Understanding the target market and analysing trends in order to make informed buying decisions.
• Monitoring the stock quality and escalating any discrepancies to suppliers and management.

Minimum Requirements 

• Minimum qualification requirement: Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain /Logistics or any relevant qualification.
• Background in, or working knowledge of industrial or manufacturing industry.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage deadlines accordingly.