Starke Ayres: Junior Buyer - Kempton Park at Plennegy Group

Description

• A role has become available for a Junior Buyer. The purpose of this role is to plan and purchase stock requirements in line with budgeted sales forecasts at the best price, terms and in line with quality specifications for delivery where and when required in order to ensure continuity of supply and to determine and capture accurate costs for all products in the portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan requirements and purchases in line with budgeted forecasts and sales history.
• Prepare Forward Order schedules clearly indicating quantities & delivery dates and forward to suppliers.
• Negotiate the best price, terms, quality and most cost-effective mode of transport.
• Place orders and capture on the system.
• Review quantities required and update forward order schedules.
• Arrange for collection of goods from suppliers/shipping agents.
• Source and purchase non-stock and consumable goods and services in line with specifications and company procedures.
• Continually do market research for alternatives and new developments to ensure the most cost-effective sourcing.
• Authorize payment to vendors once the quality of goods is confirmed and accepted by end users.
• Ensure all non-stock and consumables goods/services received comply with Company Quality Specifications.
• Costing for quotation, budget, and price list purposes.
• Monitor and analyse price fluctuations and report findings.
• Process non-stock GI's as and when required and submit for payment to finance
• Ensure suppliers are issued with approved Company Quality Specifications.
• Ensure all non-stock and stock items comply with the company quality specifications and approve for final acceptance.

Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• Purchasing Diploma / BA / BCom Degree (preferential)
• SAGE X3 and computer literacy