Buyer-Imported Raw Materials

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Date Published : 21 Jun 2018 | Category: Supply Chain | Expiry Date: 28 Jun 2018 | Location: Johannesburg - Aeroton | Reporting to: Purchasing Manager


Required Learning:

  • Grade 12
  • Purchasing Diploma
  • 3 Year experience as a buyer in a FMCG pharmaceutical company
  • Computer Literate: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint 
  • Oracle will be an advantage

Key Outputs :

  • Responsible for imported material/spares;
  • Sourcing both local and imports spares at competitive pricing;
  • Review Raw material requirement reports weekly and replenishment orders as required;
  • Ensure orders are placed on time, taking into considerations the long lead times;
  • Ensure safety stocks levels are achieved especially on critical products;
  • Ensure that we comply to the company forex policy by obtaining Order confirmation/ invoices on time to Purchase forex cover;
  • Follow upon on shipments and deliveries;
  • Generate weekly reports to monitor low stocks/backorder, showing actions to be taken to rectify stock levels;
  • Manage orders placed to ensure out of stock and overstocks are prevented by deferring or cancelling orders;
  • Work with planners to re-schedule as necessary;
  • Source Vendors and review vendor performance

Core Competencies:

  • Team Player
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Analytical
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Interaction at High Level
  • Numerical Reasoning
  • Cost Focus
  • Knowledge of MRP
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Attention to details

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