Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Position Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day management of a purchasing profile with focus on continuous improvement within purchasing

• Manage and continuously review the Purchase Order System (MRP), to ensure it is accurate, up to date and consistently meets requirements of the business
• Purchase materials in line with inventory parts
• Timely and effective communication of forecasts and purchase orders to suppliers
• Continually review the overall “value” offered by existing suppliers and ensure that the Company’s purchasing remains locally competitive
• Assist with regular re‑negotiations of terms of business/service agreements and performance evaluation with suppliers, taking corrective action as required
• Check and authorize designated invoices for stock, packaging and carriage items
• Management of Key Performance Indicators
• Resolve complaints from customers and vendors
• Explains and administers company policies and procedures pertaining to purchasing
• Processing exchanged or refunded parts and/or materials
• Assist in other areas as needed

• Degree in Business Studies
• Minimum of three years experience of buying/procurement within an MRP environment
• Excellent understanding of efficient materials flow and best practice
• Strong track record of negotiating procurement/buying terms
• High level of computer literacy, to include MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work under pressure and tight schedules
• Knowledge of equipment, materials and services required
• Strong organizational and administration skills
• Skilled in communicating logically and accurately in oral and written forms
• Confident and assertive;
  Professional attitude and demeanor;
  Adaptable/Flexible approach to work
• Ability to read and understand engineering prints and Engineering Change Notices

• Ability to perform sedentary work, defined as lifting 10lbs maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers, and small tools
• Ability to attend work on a regular and reliable a basis