Job Description: Analyze the marketplace to find suppliers that provide best product/service cost, quality and delivery objectives Job Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with Operations (Manufacturing team in DBN &PMB) Maintain necessary ISO procedures/ documentation, related to the Purchasing Establish comprehensive sourcing, purchasing and inventory control processes. Manage stock to optimal levels; realize inventory cost efficiencies in raw material and work in progress Track global & local feed stock, forex movements & translate into price forecasts required to support Head of Commercial with pricing strategies Supplier Management & Contracting Understanding of import documentation procedures and INCOTERMS Lead a team of buyers (based in JHB, PMB & DBN) Facilitate implementation of procurement procedures for continuous improvement Negotiating terms and prices with suppliers, monitoring, and assessing their performance and maintaining cost-effective practices Job Requirements: Background in manufacturing processes and a working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems (SAP) preferred Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management /Chemical Degree Minimum 5 years Procurement experience Mininum 3 years Chemicals buying experience Extensive experience in manufacturing chemicals purchasing an added advantage Knowledge and experience in transformative Preferential Procurement policy under BBBEE regulations Job Details: Company: AECI Limited Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Modderfontein Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here instantcareers.net