Buyer / Planner

Buyer / Planner

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of every aspect of inventory throughout the plant and ensure inventory goals are achieved
• Planning and purchasing of the necessary materials from selected vendors to support production and assisting in the sourcing of vendors where necessary
• Scheduling material through manufacturing to ensure production is supported at all times
• Identify and develop systems solutions and enhancements to improve productivity
• Sourcing of new raw materials / vendors where requires
• Manage and control the material vendor base
• Maintain a contract price file and approved vendor listing
• Initiate cost reduction programmes where opportunities exist e.g. by pursuing new vendors for most cost effective purchases
• Be proactive in auditing material vendors with relevant QA /Engineering personnel
• Chair vendor meetings
• Ensure all aspects of employee training and development are undertaken including timely performance appraisal and ongoing counselling which will motivate and enhance staff performance
• To develop and implement appropriate communication methods, this includes holding monthly meeting with staff
• To constantly review and ensure a safe working environment and that necessary training and awareness programmes are in place
• To understand company rules/regulations and ensure staff conform to them
• To ensure company integrity is upheld with all company vendors

Qualifications/Experience

• The suitable candidate should have at least 3-5 years' experience in supply chain\materials management
• A relevant Third Level Degree with B.Comm or equivalent
• Excellent working knowledge of SAP is essential, in addition to in-depth skills in
  Microsoft EXCEL, ACCESS, Powerpoint, Word and ideally Visio
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written are required.