Our client in Boksburg, East Rand is looking for a Buyer in Procurement to join their team.
Duties:Sourcing & SuppliersSourcing suppliers by various means and qualifying new vendors.Evaluating vendor performance.
Investigating a supplier's capacity and ability to supply products on time.Negotiating prices, quantities, binding contracts and delivery timescales & obtain the best discounts from suppliers.Developing effective working relationships with our suppliers & enhancing the reputation of the company with suppliers.Pricing, Research & ForecastingUnderstanding, Printing or Writing reports about predicted future sales.Looking out for price fluctuations in the marketplace.
Identifying industry trends and any supplier risks.Keeping purchase price records accurate and up to date.
Sending out enquiries for goods and then analysing quotations.Reacting to any changes in customer demand.
Taking into account customer demand, price, quality and availability before making a decision.Reviewing pricing and promotional strategies.Purchasing & InventoryMaking recommendations regarding purchases.Monitoring purchase orders.
Calculating the impact of any purchases on company sales and gross margin.Correcting orders when needed.
Resolving purchase orders and invoice discrepancies.Filing purchase orders.Assisting with stock rotations as needed.Identify, Monitor Slow moving stock & reduce where possible.
Skills & CompetenciesStrong negotiating skills.Superb supplier relationship management skills.Gathering and analysing information skilfully.Ability to effectively communicate both in written form and verbally.Managing time and priorities to meet schedules and deadlines.
Follow through on tasks to completion.Experience of using specialist inventory software and a good practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel.Able to cope with the demands of a fast paced and changing business.
Develops alternative solutions to complex problems.Ability to identify trends.Promoting professional behaviour in all staff.Open to new ideas and ways of working.