SENIOR BUYER – EAST LONDON

Voltex (Pty) Ltd is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the role of a Senior Buyer for their East London branch. This incumbent will be reporting to the Branch Manager.

The purpose of this role is responsible for planning, selecting, and managing quality suppliers local, to procure goods, supplies and services at most favourable costs.

The key tasks & responsibilities for this position are to:

• Source, implement, and manage preferred suppliers in accordance with business needs, and supplier requirements
• Be the subject matter expert and provide the organization with expert market outlook knowledge and define potential impact to the business
• Manage local suppliers of purchased items, analyzing performance for continuity of supply, pricing, delivery, and quality satisfaction
• Visit supplier manufacturing or distribution facilities of suppliers as needed to maintain awareness of current production capabilities, address quality/delivery concerns, or investigate new product or cost saving opportunities
• Maintain optimum inventory levels to insure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements while minimizing acquisition, carrying, and logistics costs
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and request for quotes to suppliers
• Expedite the delivery of purchased items to meet customer required delivery schedules
• Evaluate and develop alternative sources to ensure the smooth flow of goods and services to support the business needs
• Work diligently with the sales team to develop mechanisms that will improve quality, provide realistic schedules, standardize processes and reduced costs

The key educational requirements and qualifications for this position would be:

• A Diploma in Procurement / Supply Chain Management would be an advantage
• At least 3 years’ experience in buying or sales is a MUST
• Strong knowledge of electrical products
• Experience / Knowledge of the K8 system and netstock would be an advantage
• Strong knowledge of computer software packages and MS Office
• Knowledge and understanding of the procurement processes, laws, and legislations
• Drivers licence a MUST