Senior Buyer (Steel)

Well established Manufacturing concern is seeking a Senior Buyer to perform the following duties: Key Activities Responsible for supervising / managing staff Responsible for the purchasing various goods including machinery, equipment, raw materials and/or other supplies for internal consumption Reviewing purchase orders, assessing with other departments to verify orders, contacting vendors and evaluating bids/quotations offered by suppliers Assisting with the development and implementation of various purchasing procedures, inventories, accounts, proposals and similar preparations and processing of special customer orders Request inventory counts and /or stock checks where appropriate Obtaining and negotiating prices, delivery terms and sources of supply in accordance with specified policies and procedures Ensure and maintain daily outputs Communicates effectively with other workers to direct personal workflow Verify charges indicated on purchase orders and requisitions against cost centre accounts Verify bids offered on substitute items against specification and if necessary with ordering departments Utilise ERP system i.e. automated purchasing system (LN info) in the processing of appropriate documentation Importation of raw materials Stainless steel ordering and monitoring Evaluate and review bids/quotations submitted by suppliers Monitor supplier performance with regards to delivery, quality and quantity Assist in the identification and establishment of sources of supply and the inspection of samples. Expedite goods by contacting vendors regarding shortages and administering overcharges and breakage, etc. Investigate information pertaining to the preparation of proposals and specifications Develop and maintain files of reference material such as supply catalogues and brochures Use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software in performing work assignments and provide reports. Perform any other incidental tasks as needed Requirements A National Diploma in Purchasing Management / Supply Chain Management or equivalent Minimum of 5 Years’ experience with relevant purchasing knowledge of raw materials with complex specifications, including stainless steel and imports Minimum 5 Years’ experience in supervising or managing staff in a purchasing environment LN info system (or any other MRP/ERP System) experience in related to purchasing and BOM’s A track record in cost saving initiatives Computer literacy – MS Office

Location: Port Elizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 4/13/2024