*Competencies, Roles & Responsibilities*

* Negotiate best pricing with best quality for Strategic Raws
* Find alternate suppliers for Strategic Raws
* Strategic Raws ensure EOQ is maintained thus ensuring zero stock outs
* Receiving and actioning of requisitions for local & import stock and consumables
* Creating and expediting orders on preferred suppliers.
* Sourcing of new products to user requirement specifications
* Calculations of standard cost
* Preferred supplier database / centralized procurement database identify, evaluate, and assess suppliers
* Improve on contract spend
* tracking of procurement savings
* Inventory evaluation and replenishment of raw materials for production requirements thus ensuring zero stock outs
* Suspended Receipts on Imports received
* Expediting import documents
* Plan closely with Logistics for incoming tanker orders of raw materials
* Maintaining & Updating of import shipping schedules timeously
* Candidate must be able to work in a team environment and be able to assist other buyers when the need arises

* Receiving and submitting Clearing invoices to Finance for payment.
* Resolving any invoicing, quantity or price issues from suppliers.
* Scanning imported accessory COA's onto Knowledge management.
* Filing of completed import indents

* Auditing of suppliers
* Periodic evaluation of current local suppliers
* Evaluation of potential new suppliers

*Minimum Critical competencies*

* Strong negotiable skills
* Able to multi task
* Sound knowledge of BBBEEE Codes and requirements
* Must be able to plan ahead and ensure zero stock outs
* Proven Track record in Purchasing
* Experience in Sage
* Master Data Management

**Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted**