Do you have a passion for buying and sourcing of products? Our client in Parow Cape Town is looking for a Buyer and Sourcing Specialist with 5 years of relevant experience. Buyer and sourcing specialist is a tactical role responsible for securing Stock and Nonstock materials and Maintenance/Operational Services. The buyer will lead the sourcing execution, by applying key procurement activities.
Salary: Negotiable plus benefits
Min Requirements
Matric
Supply Chain / Buyer Diploma or Certificate or Degree
Recognized diploma/certificate in purchasing or supply chain management
Strong administrative capabilities with proficiency in SAP and Excel.
5 Years of relevant technical buying experience
Supply Chain experience an added bonus
Competency in analysing buying trends, attention to detail
Ensuring compliance with proper procedures, policies, systems, and controls.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the overall buying and sourcing for the production department
Assist the maintenance buyer with the buying of maintenance material
Be responsible for the developing and implementing a cross-functional MRO roadmap/strategy in conjunction with Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations management.
Assist the other Senior Buyer with monitoring and controlling of Maintenance, Repair, Operations, and Indirect Materials directives and goals.
Deliver sourcing & automation strategies to security of supply and sustainable cost savings
Developing robust processes
Implementing new processes will be key to the role.
Lead all local works from getting quotations from local suppliers to installation of equipment.
Communicate regular feedback to management on the status of project delivery, with milestones, and anticipated budget outflows.