Specialist Buyer

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POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS Grade 12 National Diploma in Logistics Management or equivalent 7 years of experience in a specialist buyer/ senior buyer/ import specialist buyer role 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in procurement roles  Inco terms Warehousing and storage (receipts and FIFO standards) Transportation regulations and procedures APO/ SAP system Knowledge of sourcing new suppliers and products  Knowledge of market research and trend analysis Costing and estimating acumen Communication skills (verbal and written)  Interpersonal skills Negotiation skills  Decision-making skills Planning and organizing skills  Analytical skils Numerical skills RESPONSIBILITIES Overall accountability for selecting and negotiating with approved vendors and placing purchase orders in response to product, materials, supply requirements, stock movement and control thereof as established by various departments within the organiza...