Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

JAKTOOL is looking for a Buyer who is responsible for managing and optimizing supplier relationships, procurement processes, and sourcing strategies to support organizational objectives. This role exercises independent judgment in evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage the buying process for a given set of goods in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets
• Assess quotations from potential suppliers
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements
• Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues
• Gather supplier data, ensuring all necessary documentation is current and available
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and participate in performance reviews to ensure contract compliance initiating performance improvement activities as required
• Responsible for material control and management including chain of custody and appropriate documentation. Manages direct deliveries and drop shipments.
• Manage problems and schedule changes and ensure changes are reflected within the ERP systems
• Ensure the continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
• Regularly follow up on the delivery status of goods or services & report to management.
• Deliver briefs, updates, and reports as and when required
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance, and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines and purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process. Explore alternate sources for goods and materials.

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