General and Task Management Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and ommunicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact onbusiness operations Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required Develop creative and innovative procurement processes Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuousimprovement Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiationand procurement best practice tools and methods Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvementactivities Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process. Explore alternate sources for goods and materials Assess quotations from potential suppliers Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organisational targets and requirements Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues Ensure vendor master date is prepared and maintained in timely manner Make sure to onboard all suppliers after thorough due diligence Ensure all current TAT is achieved and work around reducing the TAT for all activities involved Timely communication with all the relevant departments for smooth operationsPeople management Mentor and coach, the Assistant Buyer to enhance their career and professional developmentRelationship Management Work collaboratively and negotiate and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives and advise ofimpact of change on purchasing and production activities Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of anyimpact Attend meetings and update others on issues or concerns, in particular when there is a risk which could prevent the organisation meetingcustomer demands or where there are over capacity concerns
