Purchasing Agent
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Job Summary Job & Company Description
My client is a well-established education and training company based in South Africa. It operates across various segments of the education sector, offering a range of educational services from early childhood development to tertiary education.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the deliverables of the role include Ensuring timely processing and delivery of orders through active monitoring and expedited actions. Skilfully negotiating prices and terms with suppliers during urgent scenarios to secure advantageous agreements while fulfilling immediate needs. Identifying and rectifying inventory shortages or stockouts by procuring alternatives or hastening replenishment orders. Evaluating alternative suppliers or material sources when primary sources face delays or scarcities. Accurately documenting all urgent procurement-related activities, encompassing supplier communication, order modifications, and deviations from standard protocols. Providing cost analysis to support decision-making. Ensuring compliance with company guidelines, BBBEE strategy, industry regulations, and purchasing policies and procedures.
Job Experience & Skills Required:
- Degree in Supply Chain management/Procurement or Purchasing
- 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in the procurement or purchasing role
- Must have supplier management and commodity buying experience.
- Must be proficient in SAP or Syspro systems.
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Job IdJD1255174
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:R360000 per year
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned