Chemical Buyer
RPO Recruitment
Full-time
On-site
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
RPO Recruitment's client is looking for an experienced Chemical Buyer within a chemical company based in Johannesburg.
Responsibilities:
• To acquire the best product at the best price from suppliers
• To ensure the availability, control and purchase of raw material and consumables as needed by production
• Purchase goods and services at the right quality, quantity, time, price and sources to maximize value for the company
• Manage capable and secure supply base to delivery business needs through best procurement practices
• Deliver successful projects were nominated as the project leader or project member
• Use SAP MRP data and internal customer input to place, expedite and reconcile purchase orders
• Resolve all supplier payments issues and blocked invoices queries (Parked List)
• Support the company’s common goals and vision by working with local and global team members, cross functional teams, other departments and functions to deliver on commitments
• Update the budget, sourcing portfolio, spend, supply planning and KPI files on a weekly basis
• Highlight any supply risk identified to the business
• Log and resolve claims logged against suppliers
• All such duties and/or activities assigned by management/board as and when required
Requirements:
• 3-year degree BCom Degree / Diploma
• SAPICS / CIPS Certification advantageous
• Specific Work Experience, Knowledge and Skills required to fulfil the role
• 3 years’ experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement related role.
• Assertive, well spoken with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Customer focused.
• An efficient and organised individual.
• Resilient, able to work under pressure, accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Analytical thinking and using logic to address work-related issues.
• Knowledge of administration and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximising the effective manufacture and distribution of products.
If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to [email protected]
Alternatively, you are also welcome to contact Shannon or Jamie on 021 180 0776
Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.
Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Responsibilities:
• To acquire the best product at the best price from suppliers
• To ensure the availability, control and purchase of raw material and consumables as needed by production
• Purchase goods and services at the right quality, quantity, time, price and sources to maximize value for the company
• Manage capable and secure supply base to delivery business needs through best procurement practices
• Deliver successful projects were nominated as the project leader or project member
• Use SAP MRP data and internal customer input to place, expedite and reconcile purchase orders
• Resolve all supplier payments issues and blocked invoices queries (Parked List)
• Support the company’s common goals and vision by working with local and global team members, cross functional teams, other departments and functions to deliver on commitments
• Update the budget, sourcing portfolio, spend, supply planning and KPI files on a weekly basis
• Highlight any supply risk identified to the business
• Log and resolve claims logged against suppliers
• All such duties and/or activities assigned by management/board as and when required
Requirements:
• 3-year degree BCom Degree / Diploma
• SAPICS / CIPS Certification advantageous
• Specific Work Experience, Knowledge and Skills required to fulfil the role
• 3 years’ experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement related role.
• Assertive, well spoken with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Customer focused.
• An efficient and organised individual.
• Resilient, able to work under pressure, accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Analytical thinking and using logic to address work-related issues.
• Knowledge of administration and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximising the effective manufacture and distribution of products.
If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to [email protected]
Alternatively, you are also welcome to contact Shannon or Jamie on 021 180 0776
Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.
Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.