Buyer – SysproLocation: LongmeadowSalary: R35000CTCDuties:Coordinate activities, and manage daily the systems, processes and procedures governing the end-to-end process of the procurement of materials or services from the right suppliers, at the right price, quality and delivery requirements to support the installation and services activities across relevant branches.Produce data analysis where required.Monitor appropriate controls to ensure processes and procedures are performed in a compliant manner.
Monitor KPI you are responsible for to ensure that service levels are maintained or improved.Establish and maintain effective relationships with Suppliers and internal Customers.Act as a liaison/team lead for supply chain/logistics and distribution initiatives directly or indirectly impacting or relying on Procurement Operations support.Personally, engage in supplier and customer relationship management activities including briefings on progress, escalation management, supplier changes, etc.Prepare and contribute to cost impact reports as required or produce other competitive bidding requirements on delivered targeted savings projects of team and self as defined by the HOD.Receive and review specifications to decide the optimal quantity to purchase, the quality required and the cost impact on the budget requirements.Align with Supply Chain Manager and/or preferred supplier lists to ensure effective category management.Understand the impact of contracts that include cost, warranties, delivery, handling and penalties for late delivery and cost overruns.Actively approach and secure reliable and alternate suppliers for all products, considering price, support and quality.Maintain inventory levels in line with stock holding policies.Maintain and ensure accuracy of all purchase orders, stock codes set up, shipping rates, shipping methods, costs, delivery dates, and measuring supplier performance.Understand agreements with current suppliers, penalties, terms and legal implications.Reconcile, on a monthly basis, all open purchase orders.Ensure that all outstanding purchase orders are correct i.e.
prices, eta's, and delivering methods.Minimum Requirements:Tertiary qualification is an added advantage.The best combination is education and experience.Demonstrable internal/external customer focus from experience Purchasing office experience, usually as a junior buyer, or clerk.Must be computer literate.Syspro knowledge is essential.3-5 years buying experience.