Overview
Buyer – Universal Parts Group Jobs in Boksburg, Gauteng 1461 at BMG – Bearing Man Group
Roles & Responsibilities:
Assist with sourcing & procuring the correct stock for specified brands from suppliers. The buyer must ensure that the company has the correct stock levels & that customers can access all the products offered.
Confirm stock status in terms of what is in stock and what is expected, in liaison with the Shipping department and other relevant stakeholders, within specified time frames monthly.
Review monthly reports received on stock levels for division and investigate reasons for changes to status.
If necessary, initiate overseas enquiries over and above current orders to ensure compliance with standard stock cover requirements.
Cover price lists, checking quantities against demand, pending and current stock status before placing orders correctly on the system; monthly
Collate re-order requirements, ensure that pricing, quantities and product codes are correct, and stipulate lead times.
Adhere to the approval process by submitting to the relevant stakeholders to obtain authorisation for re-ordering.
Place orders with standard Suppliers, based on Senior Buyer or Procurement Director’s approval.
Identify price increases, minimum order quantities and any other pertinent issues relating the order based on documentation received from the Supplier.
Review pricing on order confirmation received from the Supplier, initiating an alternative Supplier when pricing is too high.
Initiate shipping of purchase, confirming the accuracy of quantities and prices reflected against original documentation.
Confirm that delivery dates are in line with what was originally communicated, addressing problems identified appropriately.
Follow up to make sure that deliveries are met, as scheduled, on all orders placed.
Build collaborative business relationships with Suppliers of designated products through regular interaction, dealing with various quality and order issues appropriately.
Maintain an up-to-date Supplier database at all times, providing information on the status of Suppliers to Procurement Manager, as required.
Agree pricing and payment terms with Suppliers, in collaboration with Procurement Director, achieving the company’s best interests in deals negotiated.
Monitor compliance with Service Level Agreements, following up on issues identified.
Facilitate Supplier payments in collaboration with the Shipping section, achieving timely, accurate payments according to agreed terms.
Assist Suppliers by following up with Forex, and other internal sections, to ensure that they are paid according to terms agreed.
Minimum Requirements:
National Certificate NQF Level 4 / Grade 12
Relevant Procurement and Supply chain Diploma/degree
National Certificate NQF Level 4 / Grade 12
Minimum three (3) to four (4) years of experience in Supply Chain environment.
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional organisational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Title: Buyer – Universal Parts Group
Company: BMG – Bearing Man Group
Location: Boksburg, Gauteng 1461
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