The Buyer will oversee the direct spend of Glass and Bar Top packaging material of the Procurement department. You must be proactive, driven and have a sense of urgency. You will have a deep understanding of supply chain, category management, international purchasing and how to build and maintain supplier relationships. You will be responsible for procuring materials assigned to you in the most cost-effective way while improving internal/external processes. This role requires a strong ability to perform independently, problem solving and deep analytical skills.Responsibilities:Ensuring all materials within categories managed are delivered in time for production and cost effectivelyVerify all relevant documentation from our partners are received within 24 hoursBuild relationships with suppliers and lead processes to ensure value is driven from these relationshipsManage suppliers through a robust performance management process. Conduct quarterly business reviews and ensure vendor performance is understood and measured (Scorecard Management)Drive cost savings through improved operational efficiencies, pricing exercises and regular RFPsProvide monthly forecasts to all suppliersWork closely with internal and external production teams to ensure bottling is never impactedCollaborate with other raw and packaging material buyers to facilitate a consistent cohesive process and schedule for planned productionsLead category management projects to optimize purchasingManaging of excess materialsPurchase goods, materials, components, or services are in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targetsMonitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organizationProvide cost analysis and review cost reduction activities with stakeholdersPrepare reports and updates as and when requiredReview and approve invoicing & bill of lading for receiving before paymentContact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issuesSkills:Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliersGreat communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skillsAnalytical, numerically astute, with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilitiesAbility to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targetsCommercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture followed by customer order fulfillmentAbility to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situationsKeen attention to detail and accuracyFamiliarity with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) would be beneficialRequirements:Bachelor's degree4 plus years of procurement and supply chain experience.Experience in consumer goods/beverage and manufacturing industryExperience with indirect spend categoriesDemonstrated ability to manage multiple, critical projectsStrong analytical skills – ExcelExperience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products and Google Drive#J-18808-Ljbffr
