The Role:
The successful candidate will be required to manage the procurement process for buying and conduct proactive expediting of orders to ensure on-time delivery with a focus on “Just in time” principle.
Job Title: Buying Specialist
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive specification from the business unit and check with Sourcing Specialist to find appropriate suppliers and execute within approved Procure-to-pay RFQ process
- Identify savings opportunities through the selection of the best quotes in RFQ process and through supplier negotiation
- Educate Business on procurement policy, processes, systems and governance
- Review, update and approve catalogue and non-catalogue shopping carts on EBP (Enterprise Buyer Professional)
- Provide Demand Planning & Consumption Analysis on a monthly basis to business to make informed decisions
- Promote the use of available sourcing processes and channels, e.g. SAP SRM, EBP and Sourcing/Category team
Required Skills or Experience
- A university degree in Business or a professional qualification (CIPS) or working towards CIPS
- 3 – 5 years practical experience in purchasing environment, ideally within the financial service sector
- SAP Knowledge essential
Skills & Abilities:
- Problem solving and resolution skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Ability to manage client relationships
- Innovative, proactive and exercise a sense of urgency in all assignments
- Professionalism, positive attitude and enthusiasm
- Ability to work under pressure
- Highly service orientated
- Strong conflct management skills
- Strong sense of accountability
How To Apply
Interested persons may e-mail their application letter and current Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: