Fixed Term Contract Buyer needed at Tiger Brands

• An FTC buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for a business.  Duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Achieve repair and maintenance costs by ensuring competitive buying from suppliers ( comply with Central Procurement sourcing procedure) – Ensure timeous delivery and availability of spares/ stock to minimize the impact of downtime or stock shortages
• Drive quarterly meetings with suppliers 
• Drive SLA discussions with key suppliers 
• Run departmental expenditure reports weekly and monthly 
• Ensure emergency breakdown purchase orders are created within 48hrs 
• Obtain competitive pricing for consumables ( minimum of 3 quotations) 
• Reduce spares holding (by 5% ) by implementing supplier onsite stock consignment ( pay as and when you consume the spares) 
• Source and purchase technical spares and consumables at lowest cost to company.
• Responsible for investigating and implementing savings 
• Expediting & liaising with relevant staff regarding lead times, substitutes 
• Responsible for reporting on function and maintenance of data 
• Drawing up of Schedule Agreements / Service Level Agreements – Maintain accurate records of all purchases – Develop proactive relationships with OEM’s and 3rd party suppliers. – Ensure the security of stock

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Key attributes and competencies
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication & service orientated skills
• Planning skills with a high degree of control to complete items quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to think strategically
• Leadership Managing change; influencing others; leading with integrity and respect; owning it; embracing diversity

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of CIPS level 4
• A minimum of four years’ experience working within a buying/procurement environment for capex and MRO spares and services
• FMCG background experience preferred.
• Matric/Grade 12
• 3 Year diploma or higher in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Procurement
• A degree/Diploma in the relevant field would be an advantage.