Job Responsibilities

• Procurement of consumables, raw materials and any other items required by the company
• Ensures adequate stock levels and timeous ordering
• Ensures stock levels are maintained 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
• Identify unused or obsolete stock and return to supplier if possible
• Ensures purchasing principles are followed (i.e.: competitive pricing, compliance, quality, availabilit...