Operational Buyer

We are currently recruiting for an Operational Buyer within the Purchasing Department (1VA). The successful candidate will report on a day-by- day basis to the Head of Purchasing. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter, dependable, thorough and  can manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The successful individual must have strong interpersonal, communication and  presentation skills and well-developed influencing skills, with a proven ability to build, manage and maintain relationships  at all levels.  Must possess excellent planning, scheduling, negotiating and organisational skills. The successful candidate must have a proven record of strong attention to detail as well as excellent reporting skills. 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Purchase material and services base on system requirements and LCC production program.
• General administration of all related processes, e.g. purchase orders, subcontract operations, sales orders,  checking order confirmations. 
• Maintain related item data within the MRP system. 
• Monitor, analyse and optimise supplier delivery performance (Quantity, delivery dates), liaise with suppliers in case of discrepancies. 
• Update delivery dates and escalate late deliveries. 
• Process claims in relation to order quantity, delivery dates and packaging in cooperation with Quality Department and Goods Receiving Department. 
• Identify internal and external stakeholder business needs, provide solutions and minimise risks. 
• Analyse and optimise purchasing parameter to reduce inventory levels while maintaining availability of parts. 
• Carry out quantity forecasts and determining requirements , sending forecasts to business partners.
• Participation in planning meetings
• Inbound logistics – ensuring notification in accordance with delivery conditions and optimisation of delivery.
• Permanent monitoring, analysis, and optimisation of stock levels.
• Other ancillary duties associated with the position.