Engineering Buyer at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Use Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) as a complete system to create and expedite orders for critical spares
• Keep accurate inventory of spares within agreed targets by adopting stringent re-order principles
• Monitor and compile capex expenditure and supplier evaluation reports
• Adopt a three-quote system to source the most cost effective spares at the right quality
• Execute imports buying of capital equipment by creating Purchase Orders (POs) timeously
• Manage vendor database and update master data for the site buying team
• Manage and control critical spares in the factory (stock items replenishment)
• Initiate workflows for new material masters and new vendors
• Liaise with suppliers and Accounts Payable department with regard to invoice queries
• Source competitive pricing through the (Request for Quotation) RFQ process (engineering spares and services)
• Expedite delivery of orders to ensure that the factory equipment downtime is minimized (On Time In Full)
• Management of obsolete or redundant material
• Management of non-stock materials
• SAP maintenance including open POs and requisitions, MRBR daily and view all invoices that are blocked for payment

Experience:                                                                   

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Engineering Buyer or Technical Buyer
• 3 years of working experience within an FMCG environment
• Experience in engineering/spares environment

Qualifications:

• A relevant completed tertiary qualification in Purchasing, Procurement, Logistics or Stores Management

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated purchasing experience in the technical or engineering field
• Sound Excel proficiency
• Working knowledge of SAP essential