SUMMARY OF ROLE
As a Buyer in the Supply Chain Management team, you will be responsible for creating purchase orders, issuance of orders etc. You will also work closely with suppliers for the details of the order, maintaining the relationship between suppliers and vendors. You will need to be able to provide alternatives whenever there are any issues that arise.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage purchase orders from creation to delivery, including order tracking and resolve any issues that arise during the end to end purchase order process.
- Ensure all operational purchasing activities comply with company policies and legal requirements. Maintain accurate records of all transactions.
- Work closely with other departments such as production, finance and logistics to understand their needs and provide the neccessary support as required.
- Managing relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Generate reports on purchasing activities, analyze data and make recommendation for improvements.
RELATED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management with minimum 3 years of purchasing experience.
- Strong experience in SAP system, specifically MRP, Creation and amendment of Purchase Orders.
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Able to work independently towards achieving company/group objectives.
- Team player, self-driven and able to work under pressure with a sense of urgency.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
