Junior Buyer - Y4Y Prgramme
Core
Sourcing, negotiating, and finalizing orders for direct and indirect materials while managing supplier relationships and stock levels.
Role type
Junior Buyer
Builds
Supply chain operations for heavy-duty slurry pumps
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Equipment
Required skills
Sourcing, negotiation, cost reduction, supplier relationship management, stock forecasting, demand planning, order processing, quality assurance collaboration
Preferred skills
Syspro experience, international procurement practice
Responsibilities
Perform duties in sourcing, negotiating, and finalizing all orders relating to the purchase of direct and indirect materials; Manage a continuous improvement program regarding external suppliers and benchmark total cost and performance; Conduct regular price comparisons between various retail chains ensuring consistent competitiveness; Negotiate with vendors and suppliers of agreed materials for cost reductions and delivery schedules utilising initiatives such as consignment stock agreements; Regular procurement from local as well as from international suppliers to ensure consistent supply and availability; Daily price negotiations with suppliers; Relationship building with internal and external customers throughout the value chain; Daily stock level management, forecasting and demand planning; With collaboration of technical team ensure that suppliers deliver desired quality; Resolve all relevant internal and external queries; Ensure customer and supplier inquiries are resolved efficiently; Processing of Requisitions; Completion of supplier application forms; Placing orders with suppliers; Quotes requested from suppliers; Other administrative tasks as requested