We are looking for a Buyer / Store Supervisor in the Brits area.
Primary Job Purpose The main purpose of the job is to co-ordinate the purchasing of all stock for the business to ensure that only approved suppliers are utilized to ensure that pre-determined stock levels are not exceed and to minimize stock-outs.
Minimum Requirements Grade 12 Tertiary qualification in Purchasing / Inventory management Minimum 5 years Purchasing Experience Syspro Key Performance Areas Develops a purchasing strategy.
Reviews and processes purchase orders.
Maintains records of goods ordered and received.
Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.
Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.
Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.
Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.
Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders.
Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services.
Coordinates with managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.
Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise.
Keeps up with trends in procurement.
Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary.
Develop and maintain all policies and procedures relating to inventory, tendering and purchasing.
Vetting requisitions Raising and placing purchase orders Maintaining the ERP data base Assist as requested in the formulation of departmental budget/ forecast and to ensure that budgeted levels of costs are not exceeded.
Cost saving projects Ensure computer data is captured timeously Manage all stock levels Processing of PR's for finance Maintain accurate records for accounting, audit and reference purposes Problem solving and corrective actions Any other reasonable duties as assigned from time to time.
Apply relevant ISO requirements.