Senior Buyer (Steel)

Well established Manufacturing concern is seeking a Senior Buyer to perform the following duties:Key ActivitiesResponsible for supervising / managing staffResponsible for the purchasing various goods including machinery, equipment, raw materials and/or other supplies for internal consumptionReviewing purchase orders, assessing with other departments to verify orders, contacting vendors and evaluating bids/quotations offered by suppliersAssisting with the development and implementation of various purchasing procedures, inventories, accounts, proposals and similar preparations and processing of special customer ordersRequest inventory counts and /or stock checks where appropriateObtaining and negotiating prices, delivery terms and sources of supply in accordance with specified policies and proceduresEnsure and maintain daily outputsCommunicates effectively with other workers to direct personal workflowVerify charges indicated on purchase orders and requisitions against cost centre accountsVerify bids offered on substitute items against specification and if necessary with ordering departmentsUtilise ERP system i.e. automated purchasing system (LN info) in the processing of appropriate documentationImportation of raw materialsStainless steel ordering and monitoringEvaluate and review bids/quotations submitted by suppliersMonitor supplier performance with regards to delivery, quality and quantityAssist in the identification and establishment of sources of supply and the inspection of samples.Expedite goods by contacting vendors regarding shortages and administering overcharges and breakage, etc.Investigate information pertaining to the preparation of proposals and specificationsDevelop and maintain files of reference material such as supply catalogues and brochuresUse computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software in performing work assignments and provide reports.Perform any other incidental tasks as neededRequirementsA National Diploma in Purchasing Management / Supply Chain Management or equivalentMinimum of 5 Years' experience with relevant purchasing knowledge of raw materials with complex specifications, including stainless steel and importsMinimum 5 Years' experience in supervising or managing staff in a purchasing environmentLN info system (or any other MRP/ERP System) experience in related to purchasing and BOM'sA track record in cost saving initiativesComputer literacy – MS Office