Junior Buyer - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - R15,000 to R20,000 p/m CTC dependent on experience JOB DETAILSThe purpose of this role is to coordinate the supplier relationships and stock ordering and processing to support delivery onprojects within budget and timelines. REQUIREMENTSQualificationsNQF 5 in supply chain, logistics or similarIn the absence of relevant qualifications, experience in the relevant field and at the relevant level will be consideredExperience2 to 4 year's supply chain, logistics or similarexperienceExperience in the fire protection industry is preferable KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS ACTIVITIESSupplier coordination To source suppliers by identifying required stock items and their specification,identifying new suppliers, obtaining their compliance documents and theirpricing schedules and processing them through the supplier registrationprocess including credit applications as requiredTo maintain relationships with suppliers by providing them with feedback ontheir performance, reviewing the pricing and contracting schedules andengaging with them quarterlyTo provide feedback to relevant departments on supplier performance bytracking and collating performance and submitting relevant information asrequiredTo evaluate supplier pricing by preparing the supplier pricing survey,distributing to suppliers and collecting responses, collating the data,undertaking an evaluation and negotiating with suppliers bi-annuallyTo communicate pricing, payment terms and discount structures secured withsuppliers by forwarding contracts and / or agreements to affected parties andupdating details as requiredTo address supplier queries by receiving the query, investigating the issue,escalating to other departments if required, and providing feedback withinrequired deadlines Stock purchasing (Minor works and Sale Rep orders)To plan stock purchasing by engaging with the Sales department and MinorWorks Project Managers on orders required (including stationery requirements)Obtain stock requirements and delivery deadlines by engaging on a weeklybasis with Minor Work Project ManagersObtain pricing by engaging with approved suppliers for quotations required(three quotes where applicable)To issue the purchase order by capturing the order details into the system,confirm the values align with the quotation and send to respective parties withinrequired deadlines.To communicate with the Sales and CSW Operations department by sendingthem regular emails on the progress of stock delivery dates or service deliverydates.To reconcile purchase orders by reviewing open purchase orders, investigatingthe status of supply, and implementing corrective action as required (at leastmonthly)Stock take Assist in monthly stock take by selecting a sample of stock items (at least 10items) and confirming the quantities on hand against the Sage Inventory stockon hand report. Discrepancies to be noted and reported to the Senior Buyer. COMPETENCIESTeam work and collaborationAttention to detailReliabilityAnalysisAccuracyPlanning and schedulingWritten and verbal communicationNegotiation skillsSupplier care and orientation
