Senior Buyer

Duties

• To support the control and direction of Procurement within O&L Fresh by managing and negotiating supplier contracts, designing, and implementing vendor evaluations, monitoring the goods receiving procedure, assessing markets, and managing risks; to ensure that the company procures material and fresh produce at the best prices and quality, in accordance with Budget
• Develop, plan, and execute a OLFP buying, inventory & logistics strategy and communicate it to all relevant HODs, Managers and teams
• Analyze and review draft supplier contract, agree on terms and conditions with supplier and sign off once agreement has been reached
• Negotiate supplier contracts and prices to ensure all products are available with the relevant pricing from all listed vendors weekly (Producers)
• Identify and execute cost saving opportunities and initiatives as part of pricing and stock management strategy
• Weekly coordination of the stock on hand within OLFP Distribution Centre to determine the available stock
• Procure stock from the relevant producers (local & import) for the week in advance equal to the demand
• Coordinate all related processes (submission of products, prices; etc.) with the customer within the deadlines and standards
• Ensure that the additional stock (local & import) for promotion campaigns is planned within the demand planning and procured accordingly to be available at the agreed promo time
• Actively recruit new producers within the vision and objectives of the business
• Coordination of all import related documentation and permits in time for the shipment
• Liaise with the Distribution Centre about the quality and quantity standards in accordance with the order and supplier agreements
• Facilitate the quality & quantity claims with the suppliers in conjunction with the Distribution Centre
• Ensure the weekly price calculation compilation to the determine the cost and selling from the OLFP to the customers
• Facilitate the weekly market price surveys to ensure price competitiveness
• Is responsible for maintaining the agreed to GP’s and cost structure for OLFP buying/procurement
• Manage direct reporting staff performance and development through probation, performance discussions

Requisites

• 3-year Degree in Commerce/Purchasing/Procurement and/or Supply Chain management with 5-year experience in a Procurement environment OR
• Post Graduate Degree in Purchasing & Supply Chain will be an advantage

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted