Founded in 1958, the Plennegy group’s roots and purpose revolve around agriculture, with its core business being that of growing food and servicing those that grow food to feed and nourish the continent and beyond.
Plennegy’s established infrastructure and grouping of industry experts ensure the quality and precision of its activities, products and se...
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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)
Gmail
Yahoomail