Buyer

Job Description/Duties:Responsible for the timeous buying of all needed material or any capital that needs to be procured, considering price, quality and delivery to ensure continuity of supply• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.• Support the procurement function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.• Prepare reports and updates as and when required.• Continuous feedback to Procurement manager regarding projects and due dates of components.• Feedback to Procurement manager regarding changes in pricing of components and/or problems encountered.• Check accuracy against buying list and supplier quotes and sign off orders within the authorized value limit.• Ensure that appropriate lead times are achieved.• Identify and address purchasing problems or discrepancies. • Maintaining discipline with regards to timekeeping, work ethics and work standards.• Prepare and raise purchase orders.• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.• Ensure compliance to company guidelines and procedures during supplier negotiations. • Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues.• Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization.The list of tasks/duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not exhaustive, and the employer is entitled to instruct the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role, or in accordance with operational requirements.