Job description
Role Summary:
This role, you will be responsible for the ordering of materials, supplies, and/or equipment, and the follow through with vendors on shipment and delivery.
Responsibilities of the role:
Advises staff and/or faculty as to appropriate choices of standard items to be purchased.
Selects vendors and places orders.
Follows up on orders to ensure that materials are shipped and delivered on promised dates.
Maintains records and follow up files of purchases, shipments, and related matters.
Processes quotes and jobs
Supplier price negotiation
Organise transport including dispatches of works from factory.
Management of internal delivery driver
Quality and quantity checks of deliveries
Ongoing procurement of materials
Reception duties when required.
Review and maintenance of supplier invoices
Use of company ERP system
About you:
5 years purchasing experience (Preferable)
Basic knowledge of supply chain management in a manufacturing environment
Experience working with ERP systems (ECi M1 preferred)
Good organisational skills
Close attention to detail is essential
Strong interpersonal skills
Good problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Planning and organising
The ability to work as part of a team
To be able to follow written instructions