International Buyer - Longmeadow at ACDC Dynamics SA

Description

• Maintain accurate records of purchases and pricing. 
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers.  
• Making professional decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options.  
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts.  
• Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality.  
• Create and maintain inventory of all incoming and current supplies.  
• Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance.
• Stay in constant touch and reply to phone calls and emails promptly.  
• Develop sourcing strategies.  
• Payment terms negotiation, optimization, and management.  
• Maintain contracts with vendors.  
• Review inventory and update as required.  
• Receive orders from various departments.
• Initiate and keep track of orders.  
• Receive, inspect, and distribute orders. 
• Reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with supplies.   
• Monitor delivery times to ensure timeous deliveries.   
• Coordinate annual overseas orders.  
• Keep daily records -Accounts to be submitted for payment to vendors on time.  
• Make or purchase policy analysis and recommendations.  
• Lease or purchase policy evaluation and recommendation. 

Requirements

• Solid knowledge in Import & Export essential. 
• Two (2) years previous experience as procurement officer or related position  
• Knowledge of procurement processes, policies, and procedures  
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs 
• Matric  
• Diploma in relevant field. 
• Strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail  
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines.  
• Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines. 
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems.  
• Ability to analyse problems and strategize for innovative solutions.  
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.  
• Accurate and precise attention to detail  
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.  
• Goal-oriented, organized team player  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills  
• Mature, empathetic and professional  
• Possesses integrity and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.