Permanent - Purchaser - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Reporting to: Purchasing Supervisor

Roles and Responsibilities:

Purchase goods or components in line with specified costs, quality and delivery targets.

Placing of purchase orders and follow up on outstanding orders on daily basis to ensure continuous supply of required goods.

Maintain clear communication with all relevant parties: suppliers, goods receiving department, sales, clearing agencies, purchasing and finance department. 

Adhere and comply to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures 

Accurate record keeping for all cost saving going forward 

 Negotiate prices and terms of business with suppliers 

Assess and evaluate suppliers for performance and contract compliance.

Ensure that goods receipt or booking in of stock is done accurately and in time.

All goods receipted must balance back to the invoice or costing. 

Supplier invoices and shipments file to be handed to finance for payment

Resolve supplier queries within the required timeframe.

Responsible for the service degree – 95.5%

Article maintenance to be done regularly.

Post matric qualification in supply chain management or business administration or financial management 

2-3 years of experience in direct purchasing, material requirements planning (MRP)

Good understanding of procurement and supply chain processes 

Proficiency in SAP and ERP 

Strong analytical and reporting capabilities 

Must be organized and able to work under pressure 

Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills. 

Strong analytical ability 

Effective supplier relationship management and conflict resolution. 

Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross functional collaboration