Purchaser

The opportunity

The Purchaser is responsible for overseeing the entire purchasing workflow, from requisition management to order fulfilment, inventory control, and invoicing. This role ensures timely procurement and accurate record-keeping of all raw materials, fluids, equipment, spares, tools, PPE, consumables, and client-provided materials. The ideal candidate is data-driven, detail-oriented, and operates with a high sense of urgency, leading the team in managing purchasing operations efficiently and effectively.

This position reports directly to the Parts Manager.

The Purchaser is responsible for overseeing the entire purchasing workflow, from requisition management to order fulfilment, inventory control, and invoicing. This role ensures timely procurement and accurate record-keeping of all raw materials, fluids, equipment, spares, tools, PPE, consumables, and client-provided materials. The ideal candidate is data-driven, detail-oriented, and operates with a high sense of urgency, leading the team in managing purchasing operations efficiently and effectively.

This position reports directly to the Parts Manager.

• Purchasing activities are completed accurately and on time, from requisition conversion and purchase order follow‑up through invoicing and record‑keeping.
• Inventory levels are effectively monitored and optimized using accurate Min/Max levels, cycle counts, variance analysis, and Power BI reporting to prevent shortages, overstocking, and obsolete inventory.
• SAP, master data, and purchasing records are maintained with a high level of accuracy, consistency, and integrity to support reliable decision‑making and efficient operations.
• Suppliers and internal stakeholders receive timely communication, issue resolution, and support to keep procurement workflows moving smoothly across all locations.
• Process improvements are identified, documented, and translated into practical actions that strengthen purchasing efficiency, compliance with group standards, and overall supply chain performance.

• Manage the end‑to‑end purchasing process, from requisitions and supplier coordination through inventory management and invoicing.
• Maintain and optimize purchasing processes and SAP workflows in alignment with company standards and operational needs.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels, including Min/Max settings, cycle counts, physical inventories, and variance analysis.
• Use Power BI and other data‑driven tools to monitor inventory performance, identify trends, maintain KPIs, and reduce shortages, overstock, and obsolete inventory.
• Support sourcing activities by analysing supplier performance, market trends, pricing, quality, and overall value.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with company standards and driving continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory master data, including materials, vendors, pricing, and task lists.
• Analyze purchasing and inventory data to identify cost‑saving opportunities, improve stock management, and support operational decision‑making.
• Monitor and report supply chain KPIs and translate findings into actionable process improvements.
• Manage obsolete and outdated parts returns, including vendor coordination, return authorisations, documentation, and credit reconciliation.
• Partner closely with Parts Specialists, Workshop Managers, Operations, and Master Data teams to resolve supply chain issues and ensure efficient processes.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement, inventory, master data, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Perform other operational and business support duties as assigned.

• Has minimum 5 years of professional experience, from which minimum 3 years in Supply Chain.
• Has an excellent knowledge of Supply Chain Management
• Experienced in a maintenance industry (preferably).
• Has strong analytical and project management skills.
• Is able to build a strong network and buy‑in throughout the organisation to execute supply chain strategy and projects.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong sense of…