Buyer (JHB, Boksburg)
Newrest
Date: 4 days ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
- Must have some contribution to Food Cost Reduction.
- Must ensure that stock is purchased in order to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels.
- Ensure the Winrest system is used effective for purchasing.
- Ensure that any anomalies on Winrest is reported accordingly.
- To ensure that best price, rebates and quality is procured and secured from reputable suppliers.
- To ensure that all purchases are made as per the agreed purchases loaded in the system, unless it is a lower price.
- Work closely with the storeman to ensure that there is no or minimum shortage levels.
- If there is a shortage of product, all relevant parties must be informed immediately.
- Further ensure that substitute products are sourced and recommended, during a shortage situation.
- Ensure that all orders placed are approved by the Unit Manager.
- Ensure that all orders have an approved purchase order number.
- Ensure that all orders are placed timeously and accurately.
- Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers to ensure effective communication regarding Procurement related matters eg. Substitutes, etc.
- Take in to account the company’s BEE policy towards Enterprise & Supplier Development for maximums points on Procurement. Work closely with HR on this.
- Keep the Commercial Department informed of any relevant information regarding substitution of products etc.
- Ensure that all relevant invoices are reconciled and given to finance timeously.
- Any other reasonable task that may be required by management.
- Grade 12
- Diploma in Purchasing
- Fully Competent in Microsoft Office
- Internal Purchasing System
- Excellent Communication
- Negotiating Skills
- Good Analytical Skills,
- Ability to work under pressure
- Meet Deadline
- Ability to do accurate forecasting
- Attention to detail
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