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Senior Procurement Buyer

Executive Placements
Durban Full-day Full-time

Description:

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in SCM, BA, Ind Eng, SAPICS Qualification, or a related field.
  • Relevant advanced qualifications or certifications in procurement or supply chain management are advantageous.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years experience in procurement, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing supplier relationships, inventory control, and contract negotiations.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), and Mozaic or similar platforms.
  • Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of inventory management technique Key Responsibilities:
    • Sourcing & Supplier Management: Identify and evaluate suppliers for RM, PM in line with quality, cost, and delivery standards.
    • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure competitive agreements.
    • Manage supplier relationships through regular performance reviews, OTIF (On-Time In-Full) compliance monitoring, and scorecard tracking.
    • Report & Achieve Saving Target per category
    • Monthly Supplier Review Meetings Key Suppliers
    • Inventory & Order Management: Oversee supplier lead times, MOQs, and order quantities to ensure inventory levels are optimized.
    • Prevent stock outs, excess inventory, slow moving, and obsolete stock by actively monitoring and adjusting order plans.
    • Manage inventory turn rates to meet established targets.
    • Maintain Target WOC whilst managing Stock within Min/Max leve
    • Inbound Material Planning & Coordination: Coordinate and schedule inbound material planning with planners, warehouse teams, and the supply chain.
    • Standard office environment with visits to supplier and warehouse facilities.
    • May require occasional travel for supplier meetings and industry events.
04 Mar 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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