Buyer

🔑 Key Responsibilities:

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  Strategic Sourcing: Identify and source materials, components, and services needed for our manufacturing processes. Collaborate with suppliers to secure quality products within budgetary guidelines.
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  Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering open communication and collaborative partnerships. Evaluate supplier performance and provide feedback for improvement.
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  Negotiation Skills: Use your negotiation expertise to secure favourable terms, pricing, and conditions. Drive cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
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  Purchase Orders: Generate and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal processes. Track order status and coordinate deliveries to meet production schedules.
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  Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, planning, and logistics to ensure materials are available when needed. Mitigate potential supply disruptions.
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  Market Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends, market fluctuations, and supplier dynamics to make informed procurement decisions.
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  Cost Optimisation: Continuously seek opportunities to optimise costs through supplier negotiations, alternative sourcing, and value engineering.
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  Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure purchased materials meet required specifications and quality standards.
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  Reporting and Analysis: Maintain accurate procurement records and generate reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance, and cost savings.