11 Oct
Mvg Recruitment Specialists
Johannesburg
Demand Planner / Buyer
Industry: Pharmaceutical (relevant industry experience crucial)
Location: Johannesburg
Equity Requirement: EE
Are you a skilled negotiator with a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring uninterrupted supply chains? We're looking for an experienced Demand Buyer (Bulk & Finished product) to join our team and play a crucial role in procuring finished goods from cGMP compliant suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Building and maintaining good relationships with suppliers, establishing good working agreements and metrics.
- Develop dual sources of cGMP compliant suppliers.
- Generate RFPs, RFQs and negotiating of pricing and supply terms with suppliers.
- Execute MPS on the ERP System and follow up on Open Orders, expedite, highlight concerns, and update system.
- Support the endeavours of the New Product Development Team to bring new products to Market.
- Generate stock status report on finished goods, giving visibility on potential stock outs or over stocking.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field is essential.
- Postgraduate qualification as a functional specialist (excluding MBA) is advantageous.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with ERP systems like Sage or Xperdyte.
- Active membership in an appropriate vocational society is preferred.
- At least 8 years of experience in a Buyer/Planner environment, with a strong background in procurement processes.
- Proven experience in Lean Principles / Theory of constraints / Six Sigma is essential
- Proven track record of cost savings.
- Experience in the Pharmaceutical or FMCG environment will be beneficial.
(Full job description available on application)
Applications can be sent to response "at" mvgrecruitment.co.za.
REF MP/DPB
Supporting documents to accompany CV application:
- Copy of relevant qualification/s including your Matric certificate
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🖊️ Mvg Recruitment Specialists
📍 Johannesburg