Buyer

Our leading manufacturing client in Umhlanga is looking for aBuyer! The successful candidate will beresponsible for maintaining optimal stock levels managing supplier relationships and ensuring the timely procurement of materials and goods with a key focus on paper and related consumables.This role requires strong analytical ability accuracy and the capacity to forecast and plan effectively according to business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Stock Management & Procurement

• Review and adjust weekly orders to ensure stock levels align with consumption and order requirements.

• Analyse stock holdings to maintain minimum stock levels and ensure suppliers adhere to just-in-time stock principles.

• Provide suppliers with monthly or weekly order forecasts to assist in production planning and stock holding.

• Monitor and report on slow-moving or obsolete stock communicating findings to estimators and management.

• Release purchase orders for approval and ensure orders are issued timeously to support smooth store operations.

• Source and purchase paper and paper-related materials efficiently ensuring best quality pricing and supplier reliability.

Returns & Supplier Coordination

• Manage stock returns from initiation to completion ensuring all documentation and communication are handled efficiently.

• Investigate product quality issues with production teams record return reasons and liaise with suppliers for immediate resolution.

• Ensure same-day returns unless otherwise authorized.

• Obtain credit notes from suppliers within one week of goods being returned and forward them to creditors for processing.

Reporting & Compliance

• Compile detailed monthly savings reports comparing system cost prices with actual achieved costs per purchase order.

• Submit monthly procurement performance and achievement reports to the Procurement Team Lead.

• Update and maintain supplier BEE certificates and monthly spend analysis on the central system for team access.

Competencies & Skills Required

Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum of 35 years experience in a buying or procurement role withspecific experience purchasing paper and related materials(essential).

• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain strategies.

• Practical experience with stock analysis demand forecasting and supplier management.

• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy.

• Hands-on experience using Business Central (or a similar ERP system).

• Sound understanding of business operations and interdepartmental requirements.

Qualifications:

• Formal education in Procurement Supply Chain Management or a related field (essential).