Raw Material Buyer - Springs at Distell

Applications are invited for the above mentioned position to be based in Supply Chain, Springs . This person will report to the Senior Buyer.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Placing purchase orders of all MRP goods
• Ensuring the establishment, placing, monitoring and controlling of purchase requirements
• Adhering to all ICC procedures pertaining to purchasing process
• Ensuring all purchase orders are closed off.
• Maintaining and improving relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Ensuring competitive pricing and implementing cost savings.
• Implementing and adhering to purchasing policies and procedures.
• Participate in Mini business operating system
• Perform stand-in duties for the Senior buyer

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification is essential
• A tertiary qualification in Purchasing and supply management or Logistics or other relevant tertiary qualification will be beneficial
• 2-3 years’ experience in MRP purchasing
• Able to supervise the correct implementation and utilisation of administrative procedures
• Must be meticulous and consistently display good attention to detail
• Able to apply purchasing/ buying principles, procedures and practices in own work area according to organisational requirements
• Able to interpret product related requirements and apply correct buying/ purchasing techniques to satisfy needs
• Able to initiate contact with parties relevant to work functions
• Can develop alternative strategies to handle changes/situations in own working area.
• Is pro-active and anticipates problems before they arise.
• Can follow through with own tasks even if peaks occur and deadlines are set.
• Responds to and resolves customer problems quickly and amicably
• Computer literate in MS Office, especially Excel on an intermediate level of competency.
• Experience working on SAP purchasing modules will be of an advantage
• Production planning experience will be of an advantage
• Strong planning, organising and coordinating skills.
• Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills to ensure task completion.
• To reflect good leadership behaviour towards colleagues, superior and company values