A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or International Trade - or an equivalent three-year qualification from recognized professional bodies such as CIPS, SAPICS, or ISM.
- Responsible for the purchasing function of the allocated category/s for local and imported products.
- Lead, source and develop categories in line with company and global targets.
- Negotiating, developing and managing contracts.
- Create value and ensure a competitive advantage maintained by driving cost savings.
- Ensure optimization of the supply chain while reducing supply risk.
- Handling all internal or supplier queries, from order placement to final payment of goods.
- Monitor and expedite all deliverables for on time-in-full delivery.
- Maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
- Action specific daily and weekly reports.
- Monitor and maintain system data.
- Primary source of contact for the purchasing team and all direct material inputs including transactional oversight of the buying team.
- Managing inbound logistics and global freight forwarding / clearing topics.
- Comply with and enforce all KSB policies and procedures
- Assist fellow employees with daily calibration functions as and when required
Carry out all other reasonable tasks that may be delegated from time to time