Total 1 job vacancies by 429 BCPE Diamond South Africa HoldCo Pty L

Buyer  

Responsibilities

• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to make business savings.

• Communicating frequently with suppliers to ensure optimized performance levels, delivery and product quality.

• Managing and negotiating agreements and policies with suppliers, such as Quality agreements and Supply Contracts.

• Place orders for both direct and indirect materials by converting purchase requisitions into purchase orders in a timely manner.

• Manage purchase order creation and authorization process.

• Monitor delivery time of orders and vendor performance.

• Reconciling all discrepancies on orders to guarantee accurate order of delivery.

• Working in accordance with Supply Chain Planning to adjust purchase orders to meet inventory demands necessary for production and distribution.

• Analysing indirect/ direct spend on regular basis to identify and execute additional opportunities for potential cost savings.

• Identifying the organisations purchasing needs.

• Researching, selecting and purchasing quality products and materials.

• Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales.

• Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery.

• Understanding the target market and analysing trends in order to make informed buying decisions.

• Monitoring the stock quality and escalating any discrepancies to suppliers and management.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum qualification requirement: Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain /Logistics or any relevant qualification.

• Background in, or working knowledge of industrial or manufacturing industry.

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage deadlines accordingly.