Job Description

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Immediate Superior: [[Ntlobokoane Masemola]]
Job Grade: [[8]]
Location: [[Springs]]
Function: [[PPL]]
Sub Function: [[Procurement]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: 97290
Closing Date: 15/11/2023 Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in Supply chain, Springs This person will report to the Master Material Scheduler
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Placing purchase orders of all MRP goods.
• Managing scheduling of materials within our 4 week window.
• Managing JIT deliveries.
• Managing Supplier OTIF and ensure timeous meetings with the Suppliers.
• Ensuring the establishment, placing, monitoring and controlling of purchase requirements.
• Adhering to all ICC procedures pertaining to purchasing process.
• Ensuring all purchase orders are closed off.
• Maintaining and improving relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Implementing and adhering to purchasing policies and procedures.
• Perform stand-in duties for the Master Material Scheduler

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• A tertiary qualification in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or CIPS qualification.

• 2-3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in MRP purchasing.
• Able to supervise the correct implementation and utilisation of administrative procedures.
• Must be meticulous and consistently display good attention to detail.
• Able to apply purchasing/ buying principles, procedures and practices in own work area according to organisational requirements.
• Able to interpret product related requirements and apply correct buying/ purchasing techniques to satisfy needs.
• Able to initiate contact with parties relevant to work functions.
• Can develop alternative strategies to handle changes/situations in own working area.
• Is pro-active and anticipates problems before they arise.
• Can follow through with own tasks even if peaks occur and deadlines are set.
• Responds to and resolves customer problems quickly and amicably.
• Computer literate in MS Office, especially Excel on an intermediate level of competency.
• Experience working on SAP purchasing modules will be of an advantage.
• Production planning experience will be of an advantage.
• Strong planning, organising and coordinating skills.
• Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills to ensure task completion.
• To reflect good leadership behaviour towards colleagues, superior and company values

The Companyxe2x80x99s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.