Assistant Buyer

Our Client in FMCG currently seeks and Assistant BuyerThe Assistant Buyer must perform the following tasks: Raising Purchase Orders as per Buying Report, on a weekly basis.Packaging: Call offs done on suppliers where they carry stock.Maintaining files and records (Approved supplier list, suppliers certification i.e Halaal, Kosher, HACCP/ISO, Ingredient Specifications etc)Part of the HACCP teamAssisting with evaluation of suppliersEnsure records with bank are kept up to date with relevant documentation being forwarded to them as required as per South African Reserve Bank Regulations.Maintaining good housekeeping of open purchase orders on the systemApplication of new products, maintaining of records and audits as required for certification by the Beth Din and SANHA.GRN of deliveries where there are transport charges, out of the norm.Run shortages check against the preliminary production plan, and report back to Production Planner, for the weekly Production Planning Meeting.Resolve queries or shortages that affect production.Liaise with clearing agent on Imports, supplying documentation against Indents.Safety Duties:Fry''s policies and rules must be adhered to at all times.General safety must be taken while working.No product may be contaminated or spoilt in any way so as to negatively impact on the company.All safety or product incidents must be reported immediately to the quality department.The Buyer has a high level of contact with suppliers and other work areas within our organization, namely warehouse and factory.Personal Requirements:enjoy clerical and administrative activitiesgood planning skillsgood organisational and communication skillsaptitude for working with computer systems.