Role Summary:

The Junior Buyer position is a fast-paced role that assists the Materials team with the procurement function.  This position is designed to be an entry level position focusing on implementing and stabilising a robust and compliant indirect purchasing process whilst building strong foundational capability in supply coordination, system accuracy and purchase process compliance.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Raise and issue indirect purchase orders in line with company policy while ensuring accuracy and complying with approval limits.
• Obtain order confirmations and update purchase orders accordingly.
• Monitor and proactively follow up on open purchase orders to ensure on time delivery and communicate delays or issues with requisitioner.
• Coordinate collections at suppliers in conjunction with the approved logistics partners.
• Ensure goods receipt is completed accurately and promptly.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships and act as first point of contact for supplier queries.
• Liaise and collaborate closely with other internal departments.
• Using ERP system, ensuring all standard work activities are executed in a timely manner.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement tasks and projects as requested and champion change.
• Support the materials department in general administrative activities.
• Demonstrate engagement in participating in lean activity, 5S, process efficiency improvements, Kaizen events and other company process.
• Any additional duties as required

Experience and Qualifications Required:  

Qualifications:  

Technical Skills: Competent MS Office applications user, especially Excel; ERP knowledge (Oracle experience preferred but not essential).

Other Requirements:

• Ability to manage your tasks and prioritise workload and follow instruction where given. 
• Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement is an advantage
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated, pro-active and open to learn new activities