Buyer - Central Stores
Procurement, Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Jobs
Job Description
The Society wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the position of Buyer - Central Stores that has arisen in the Group.
Duties and Responsibilities
To provide effective and efficient sourcing, supply of goods and services in line with Cimas procurement policies & procedures.
Prepares purchase orders for approvals in line with Cimas purchasing policy.
Prospects for new and alternative sources of supply both locally and internationally and recommends to the Procurement Manager.
Confirms with suppliers (preferred suppliers list) regarding product specifications, quality, price, and lead times to ensure that requirements are met.
Researches and evaluates the supplies market to assess availability of products and prices and keeps abreast of developments and changes within the market.
Maintains an up-to-date preferred list of suppliers in the database and files for ease of reference during Request for Quotation (RFQ) process.
Researches and evaluates the supplies market to assess availability of products and prices and keeps abreast of developments and changes within the market.
Decides on which supplier is suitable for inclusion in the preferred suppliers’ list and
Qualifications and Experience
Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management or equivalent,
Experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management in a similar environment of 2-4 years
Clear verbal and written communication and ability to prepare accurate reports
Ability to plan and organise in line with job requirements
Ability to analyse and solve work related problems to achieve the correct outcomes
