Permanent - Buyer - eThekwini (Durban) - South Africa

• Identifying the organisations purchasing needs. 
• Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production and QA, to design packaging solutions that enhance product visibility and shelf appeal. 
• Processing requisitions and updating production on the status of orders. 
• Updating inventory and managing stock levels. 
• Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery. 
• Coordinating with production, logistics and warehouse. 
• Maintain accurate documentation of processes and procedures, ensuring adherence to ISO standards and facilitating successful audits. 
• Generating and processing of Branch orders. 
• Deliver on departmental KPI’s such as supplier OTIF+Q, reduction of demurrage costs, and efficiency improvements. 
• Loading of relevant price lists and supplier documentation on agreed platforms. 
• Ensuring that all sourcing activities are done in accordance with the Procurement Guidelines and SOP’s. 
• Resolving any invoicing, quantity or price variances. 
• Promoting ethical practices and behaviours with all stakeholders. 
• BBBEE certificate collection and data capture.

Experience:

• 2-3 years (Chemical industry experience would be advantageous)
• Experience in import logistics and international trade advantageous

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Qualifications:

• BCom Supply Chain/Logistics, CIPS, APICS or similar.

Minimum Critical competencies

• Excellent Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Proficiency in ERP and software
• systems. Analytical and methodical. Detail orientated with a commitment to accuracy in documentation and reporting.