Procurement/ Buyer

Job description
Primary functions include: Sourcing, negotiating, and buying of goods, materials and services to meet the Company’s operational requirements.

Key Attributes:

We are looking for candidates who are driven, have a keen eye for opportunity and have a high degree of honesty and integrity. We value perfectionists and those who are willing and keen to do more and do better!

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Purchase goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.

Key Responsibilities:

General and Task Management

Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
Running all Imports and Clearing shipments from international suppliers.
Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation
Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
Prepare reports and updates as and when required.
Work closely with others in the procurement function team and financial team.
Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules.
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.
Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
Conduct research for new components and suppliers and Product Sourcing as needed.
Price Request Forms to be processed swiftly internal and external .
Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation.
Assess and evaluate suppliers and be able to negotiate better prices .
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery timeframe or invoice issues.
Receive stock ordered and check the quality and make sure its the correct stock ordered.
Process all invoices from Suppliers.
Process invoices of goods received.
Process invoices of all services rendered.
Clearing of Containers being Imported.
Actively committed to teams development
Punctual Individual and fast learner.
Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealingsSkills and Attributes:
Excellent Sound Knowledge of Quick Books on Line.
Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills, as well as knowledge of purchasing, commercial understanding and cost breakdown.
Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem solving abilities.
Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets needed.
Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment.
Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.
Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Previous 3-5 years experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within an Manufacturing Industry.
Experience of working closely with suppliers.
Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements.
An understanding of manufacturing processes and components would be advantageous.
Computer literate, with advanced Excel skills/abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 3 Years