RAW Material Buyer/ Technical Buyer
The Role
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.
Application Deadline: 6th February, 2011
How To Apply
Qualified and interested candidate should follow the link below. On the PZ page click Search Vacancies
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