Senior Buyer

Description

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of supply chain tools and methods, best practices and industry standards, applying expertise to daily operations.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and internal and external stakeholders to address operational challenges and to balance inventory levels and production with demand.
• Analyses market, production, sales and customer data to inform operational planning and mitigate risks
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain operations and operational planning, leveraging analytics to enhance efficiency and performance
• Analyses material stocks and flows, forecasts supply and demand, plans inventory and production, optimizes operations, and proactively manages supply chain risks.
• Executes supply and demand / operational planning processes, analysing and planning operations to optimally balance inventory levels, customer demand and production.
• Mentor and guide the purchasing teams
• Prepares and presents reports on supply and demand metrics, providing insights for decision-making.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Proven experience in sourcing and procurement.
• Ability to solve procurement issues and separate the Supply Chain manager from more routine issues
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance