Position Overview
Job Responsibilities
- Procurement of consumables, raw materials, and any other items required by the company.
- Ensures adequate stock levels and timely ordering.
- Maintains stock levels in line with minimum stock levels and respective sales forecasts to avoid stock depletion.
- Sourcing and purchasing of buy-outs as per requisitions.
- Identifies alternative suppliers to improve pricing, delivery lead times, and BEE procurement targets.
- Conducts reviews of existing and potential suppliers in accordance with procurement principles (cost, quality, lead time, BEE compliance).
- Liaises with internal stakeholders to determine buying requirements.
- Liaises with other Company buyers to assess suppliers and discuss volume discounts.
- Identifies unused or obsolete stock and returns to suppliers if possible.
- Ensures purchasing principles are followed (i.e., competitive pricing, compliance, quality, availabili...