Procurement Buyer at Diversey

A Procurement Buyer is responsible for identifying and procuring goods and services that the organization requires. He/she will identify material needs of the organization, find service providers who can supply these goods &services, negotiate for prices and arrange for the purchase and delivery in a timeous manner.

Identify Purchasing Needs/Sourcing:

• He/she will work with other departments and more importantly planning section to forecast demand and evaluate accurate inventory levels.

Negotiate with Suppliers:

• Procurement Buyer will negotiate with vendors to get the best possible pricing and payment terms. He/she will be responsible for carrying out bid analysis for raw materials and services, award and issue purchase orders to suppliers. He/she will do cost management to identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyse the impact of pricing changes for goods and services.

Inventory Management/Cash flow management:

• Procurement Buyers are responsible for the management of the inventory. In consultation with planning and warehouse team he/she will carefully monitor deliveries and any past due shipments. Management of SLOBS sitting with contract manufacturers will be business critical for this role.

Place and Follow up purchase Orders

• Converting of Purchase orders based on lead times and Purchase plan.
• Lead Time Management and efficient delivery to avoid stock out.

Supplier Management &NCR Control:

• Procurement Buyer will build relationships with suppliers and manage their performance. He/she will conduct routine supplier business reviews, evaluating supplier performance and compliance.
• Ensure supplier/service providers contracts are in place and valid.
• Responsible for supplier audits.

Reports

• Ensure monthly reports are completed on time e.g. SAVINGS, AFMET, MEA reports.
• Daily meetings to discuss and highlight potential issues.
• PPV reports and GIT management.
• Any other SC related task that may be assigned by the line manager.

Skills, Certification or Special Training 

• Previous working experience as a planner or buyer for 5-8 years , 4 of which should be in a manufacturing environment.
• BCOM in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or similar relevant field.
• Hands on experience with ERP’s, experience in supply chain management software.
• Sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on company’s success.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
• Team player.
• Good time-management skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional qualification in CIPS, APICS, CILT or any relevant professional qualification.