RPO Recruitment’s client in the FMCG industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Buyer to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape.

Responsibilities:

• Place purchase orders (PO’s) with suppliers according to portfolio.
• Ensure that POs are placed timeously.
• Draw reports to monitor and action as listed.
• Open goods receipt quantities – Keep control of and update placed purchase orders and delivery dates thereof.
• Maintain Open invoice quantities.
• Regularly check system balances with in-stock items.
• Inform relevant department of incorrect BOM setups, which have been picked up when working through the MRP run.
• Negotiate lead times with Suppliers and Contractors.
• Ensure internal customers receive timeous feedback on delivery dates from suppliers.
• Assist Quality and stores department with stock upliftment’s.
• Using MRP and SYSPRO applications.
• Timeous feed-back to departments to avoid delays.
• Ensure not out of stock situations arise.
• Ensuring competitive pricing and implementing cost savings.
• Implementing and adhering to purchasing policies and procedures.
• Verification of stock figures from the stores.
• Evaluate vendors and contractors to determine price, quality and service / Establish and create new vendors after evaluation.

Requirements:

• Matric or Grade 12 Equivalent.
• Strong communication skill, written and spoken.
• 2 or more years’ experience in a FMCG environment.
• Negotiation skills.
• Previous experience in buying advantageous.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Time Management.
• Computer literate (MS Suite).
• Leadership Training of peers.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• SYSPRO / MRP.
• Understanding production planning.

Benefits:

• Salary: R400K/yr - R650K/yr, salary negotiable
• Training & Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson and Jamie-lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.