PZ CUSSON EXISTING VACANCY

RAW MATERIAL BUYER/ TECHNICAL BUYER

THE ROLE: RAW MATERIAL BUYER/ TECHNICAL BUYER

The successful candidate will be required to:
Source for raw materials.
Manage the supplier relationships of the portfolio for which he/she is responsible.
Ensure the on going availability of materials of the right quality, at the optimal total cost, in line with the production requirement and stocking policy.
Coordinate the materials request planning and New materials approval process management.
Negotiate with external and internal suppliers.

Review monthly procurement performance.
Coordinate supply chain management, consignment management and inventory management.

THE PERSON: The right candidate must:
Have strong academic qualifications (minimum degree level, MBA or CIPS will be an added advantage).
Have 8 -10 years work experience in Planning and Logistics.
Be dynamic and ambitious with sound technical background.
Possess project management skills.
Have good knowledge of all Ports operations.
Have good understanding of Banking operations and handling of Government Agencies
Have detailed knowledge of the production planning and purchasing process, together with an understanding of company’s portfolio of materials and suppliers.
Have a good knowledge of the rules, regulations and practices pertaining to sourcing / importing / purchasing from source.
Be conversant with stock control techniques and issues.
Exhibit detailed knowledge of vendor management principles and practices.
Possess high negotiating power
Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.

Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: 06 Feb 2011


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