CHEMICAL – BUYER

  • South Africa
  • Transport and Logistics Roles
  • Full time

Description

We are seeking a buyer to join our Procurement Team, based in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. This role will include a focus on expediting import & local shipments, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery whilst supporting our commitment to world-class operational excellence. The candidate must be methodical, detail-oriented, accurate and timeous.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Execute the end-to-end process of import shipment, coordinating with international suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs to ensure timely delivery.
  • Track and monitor all incoming shipments, proactively addressing any potential delays to mitigate supply risk. Communicate ETA’s with all internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure all import activities comply with international and South African laws and regulations including customs and tariff requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records of all import documentation.
  • Foster a culture of operational excellence by supporting initiatives to improve the import & local procure to pay process efficiencies, compliance and on time, in full delivery.
  • Deliver on departmental KPI’s such as supplier OTIF+Q, reduction of demurrage costs, and efficiency improvements.
  • Loading of relevant price lists and supplier documentation on agreed platforms.
  • Ensuring that all sourcing activities are done in accordance with the Procurement Guidelines and SOP’s.
  • Resolving any invoicing, quantity or price variances.
  • Promoting ethical practices and behaviours with all stakeholders.
  • BBBEE certificate collection and data capture.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO and other accreditation standards as well as legislative compliance.
  • Drive a culture of procurement professionalism through the business.

Minimum Requirements

BCom Supply Chain/Logistics, CIPS, APICS or similar.
Experience in import logistics and international trade advantageous.
Excellent Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in ERP and software systems.
Analytical and methodical.
Detail orientated with a commitment to accuracy in documentation and reporting.

Experience Required

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