Buyer - Cape Town, South Africa - Biovac

Biovac
Biovac
Verified Company
Cape Town, South Africa

1 month ago

Thabo Mthembu

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BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life".

We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Buyer to join a goal-oriented team.


QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:


  • Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Buying and Procurement.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:


  • At least 35 years experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical/ FMCG/ Chemical industry.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding (local and international) of the purchasing process with the manufacturing environment i.e., Pharmaceutical and/ or Chemical.
  • Computer literate, MS Office with strong Excel skills, with a good working knowledge of ERP systems.
  • Experience in managing, coordinating and administering buying processes.
  • Experience in Best Practice in Procurement.
  • Experience in quality management systems within a cGMP facility.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

  • Responsible for the Buying activities to support the Site operations.
  • Ensure effective controls and systems regarding Buying are maintained across the company.
  • Manage and maintain supplier forecast and delivery expectation.
  • Interaction with All operational departments on site.
  • Adherence to stock holding policies.
  • Identify and implement value adding activities in line with the companys contentious improvement strategy.
  • Compliance to company procurement procedures and policies.
  • Keep the Site informed of deliveries expected and when service providers will be onsite.
  • Responsible for obtaining quotations for respective departments, purchasing and the processing of appropriate documentation.
  • Informing suppliers about goods received incorrectly and/ or out of specification to ensure the Goods Returned to Vendor process is adhered to.
  • Do regular Feedback with internal stakeholder and Suppliers, Vendors in terms of service and delivery OTIF.
  • To be the contact person for Buying for clearing of shipments and recording and filing shipping documents.
  • Ensure minimum deviation from Approved Vendor List for approved materials.
  • Ensure all purchase orders are placed accurately, timeously and maintained in SAP ERP systems of the company.
  • To process all invoices for services.
  • Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation and keep abreast of buying trends, best purchasing practices and exchange rates affecting the purchase.
  • To be familiar with Inco Terms and arrange best possible terms for Biovac.
  • To attend to queries with customers and suppliers timeously and efficiently.
  • To request COAs and/ or COCs as required.

_ Disclaimer:
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  • By submitting your CV and personal information, you agree that Biovac may utilise this information to conduct and complete our recruitment process, which entails distributing your information to all internal recruitment participants and service providers who forms part of the process._
Application Deadline: 07 March 2023_
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