- To review and maintain the master and transactional data on company system/'s that is essential to the buying function.
- To review, prepare and issue the weekly purchase orders by utilising company systems and procedures ensuring timely delivery of products
- To review and maintain the open purchase order schedules weekly. To monitor and report on inventory exceptions that could compromise customer service levels or that is in excess, for corrective action and decision making
- To monitor and regularly review supplier performance to mitigate risk and identify new opportunities. To maintain strong relationships with suppliers and support internal stakeholders with resolving supplier queries
- To monitor and analyse market trends with sales and suppliers for new product opportunities that could deliver growth and strategic advantage. To work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers on the development and launch of new products
- To source new suppliers or negotiate beneficial terms with existing suppliers that will deliver cost savings, competitive advantage, reduce inventory and/or extended payment terms
- To work closely with the rest of the procurement team to ensure the on time, in full delivery of the freshest quality products at the lowest cost and in the most efficient way for the region
- To participate and provide supply input into the weekly and monthly sales and operational meetings
- To always utilise current systems and processes for performing all strategies/tasks and
- To report/identify any gaps in current systems and processes for improvement