Buyer

Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing: Ensure raw material and packaging are purchased OTIF for production for JO Negotiate raw material and packaging prices - local and import Monitoring, control and minimizing of inbound Raw Material and packaging costs. Process orders for Jhb import RM's Management of Raw Material and packaging stock levels to ensure that working Capital is controlled at levels as dictated by the business Ensure that, the advantage to be gained by using Global purchasing power is always maximized Explore alternate raw material / stock substitutes, packaging and suppliers Obtain and tie in supplier contracts and agreements Define and improve payment terms with suppliers Implement and maintain preferred and alternate suppliers list and prices Evaluate and audit suppliers on a regular basis and document and act on findings Monitor invoice accuracy to GRN's Produce reports as and when required Take full responsibility for coordinating and overseeing all site wide stock takes outside of normal hours Education and Experience: 5 years' experience in purchasing/production environment Diploma in procurement/inventory control Qualification / experience in logistics Computer proficiency - advanced