Buyer / Store Supervisor

Primary Job PurposeThe 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 RequirementsGrade 12Tertiary qualification in Purchasing / Inventory managementMinimum 5 years Purchasing ExperienceSysproKey Performance AreasDevelops 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 requisitionsRaising and placing purchase ordersMaintaining the ERP data baseAssist as requested in the formulation of departmental budget/ forecast and to ensure that budgeted levels of costs are not exceeded.Cost saving projectsEnsure computer data is captured timeouslyManage all stock levelsProcessing of PRs for financeMaintain accurate records for accounting, audit and reference purposesProblem solving and corrective actionsAny other reasonable duties as assigned from time to time.Apply relevant ISO requirements.