Sourcing
Sourcing Professional
Sourcing Professional Position has become available at Rocbolt Technologies.
Role objectives:
- To do the planning and procurement of inventory, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager
- The Sourcing Professional has the responsibility for the Processing and Management of the daily procurement activities informed by the MRP and Purchase Requisitions
Minimum Requirements:
- Relevant 3 Year University Degree or Diploma plus CIPS Qualification will be an advantage.
- Previous experience as a Technical Buyer or Procurement Officer.
- Computer literacy is essential. Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word processing applications.
- Be able to communicate well, read & write in English.
- Be able to work and cope well in a team.
- Practical experience and knowledge ERP Software procurement modules essential.
- Accounting Software is an advantage.
- Own transportation arrangement.
Key Responsibilities include the following: (not exclusively)
Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing.
Where applicable and relevant, draft appropriate service level agreements to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this on a regular basis.
Work with internal stakeholders such as maintenance, operations, technical and financial staff to meet procurement objectives.
Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance
Monitor, evaluate and improve supplier performance, according to an appropriate Service Level requirement on a continuous basis.
Maintain and monitor standard costs on ERP system.
Develop sourcing strategies.
Cost saving budgeting and targeting.
Vendor administration, compliance with internal controls and good business practice
Payment terms negotiation, optimization, and management
Receive requisitions from various departments and order accordingly from best source considering pricing, quality and Leadtime requirements.
Initiate and keep track of orders.
Receive, inspect, and distribute orders.
Reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with supplies.
Monitor delivery times to ensure they are on time.
Maintain good relationships with suppliers and renegotiate prices on a regular basis.
Participate in quarterly stock takes.
Accounts to be submitted for payment to vendors on time.
Administration and reporting as necessary.
Review purchase policies procedures and recommendations
Manage and train Junior Buyer/Buyer.