Buyer

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! A buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for a business.

Duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products. 2 year exeprience and degree in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Procurement Ensure quality materials ordered with adherence to company specifications Sufficient and accurate availability of materials Zero production losses due to out of stocks Items are obtained at best possible prices to the satisfaction of the company policy and delivered timeously Monitoring and highlighting any risks of materials availability to production plan.

Building relation with suppliers especially those supplying critical materials. Review open POs monthly and close all fully delivered POs Liaise with the production planner with regards to production plans and forecasting. Forward monthly forecasts to suppliers.

Hold monthly supplier meetings to discuss open POs, slow moving stocks, SOH , quality issues ,etc Ensure buying is in line with MRP and highlight any related BOM issues. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.