Job Summary:
Our client in the soap and detergent industry(personal care) is seeking a vibrant detail oriented purchasing specialist to join their team.The Purchasing Specialist should have worked in the construction industry.They will be responsible for sourcing evaluating and procuring materials and supplies required for company operations. The role involves extensive market research supplier engagement and ensuring costeffective purchasing while maintaining quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct market research and physically visit suppliers to identify potential vendors.
- Source and procure goods and services in line with company policies and budget
- Negotiate prices payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases pricing and supplier performance.
- Ensure timely delivery of purchased items and follow up on outstanding orders
- Prepare and analyze purchase reports for management review.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
Benefits
Key Requirements:
- Education: Diploma or Bachelors degree in Procurement Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- Experience: 12 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles.
- Strong knowledge of purchasing and supplier sourcing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other procurement tools.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and spend 70 of time conducting market visits.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
BSc degree in Marketing or related field. Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in FMCG sales from the big FMCG firms. Demonstrable experience in marketing together with the potential and attitude required to learn. Proven experience in identifying target audiences and in creatively devising and leading across channels marketing campaigns that engage, educate and motivate. Solid knowledge of website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends). Experience in setting up and optimizing Google Adwords campaigns. Numerically literate, comfortable working with numbers, making sense of metrics and processing figures with spreadsheets. A sense of aesthetics and a love for great copy and witty communication. Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement rob
Education
Bachelor of commerce-Accounting option CPA Level 1