Senior Buyer - Unlimited Growth Potential

Job Responsibilities :

• Coordinates buying activities for Procurement team.
• Manages team projects and allocates resources.
• Provides advice on procurement documentation creation, review and approval.
• Provides direction for customization of procurement documentation and creates a database of standards.
• Advises on procurement plan development, source lists, methods of bid/quotation, and negotiations.
• Leads development of complex procurement documentation.
• Leads complex procurement activity where no precedents or local expertise exists.
• Develops purchasing policies and procedures. Advises and directs internal customers on applicable policies and procedures.
• Maintains responsibility for new site acquisition procurement activities.
• Prepares and places purchase orders, requisitions, and expedites as required.
• Recommends solutions for cost savings, on time deliveries and overall quality.
• Acts as primary contact with suppliers, internal and external customers to facilitate problem resolution and performance standards.
• Ensures availability of goods and services to meet committed business schedules.
• Generates reports and coordinates consistent procurement metrics.
• Administers and coordinates closure of invoice discrepancies and negotiates adjustments with suppliers to resolve in a timely manner.

Requirements :

• Minimum 5 years working as Buyers in Procurement team
• Diploma / Degree with relevant course
• Able to use SAP system will be an added advantage