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Junior Technical Buyer – Germiston.
Have you worked in a manufacturing environment buying a variety of consumables, while negotiating with suppliers? Our client based in Germiston requires a well organised, dedicated and versatile buyer.
Requirements:
- Matric plus two years’ experience
- Experience with buying within a manufacturing concern or print / signage company
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with procurement software
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Technically minded and passionate about his industry
- Highly organised, able to work under pressure and results driven
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Researching and identifying reliable suppliers for signage materials and components
- Negotiating favourable terms and pricing agreements with vendors
- Collaborating with the design and production teams to understand technical requirements
- Tracking inventory levels and maintaining accurate procurement records
- Assisting in the development of procurement strategies to optimize cost-efficiency without compromising quality
- Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing
- Process requisitions and update management on status of orders
- Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels
- Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery
- Coordinate with inventory team, management, and stockroom as required.
- Assess quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
- Ability to travel.
- Assist Project Managers with technical advice.
- Communicate time delays on stock with factory manager.
- Source new suppliers.
- Attend to ADHOC projects as and when requested by Management or as required by operational procedures.
- Adhering to high ethical and professional standards.
- Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.
- Ensure workspace is kept neat.