Category Buyer at Culminate Consulting

The Category Buyer is responsible for ensuring all-time availability of required quality materials for production at both factories. Implement effective sourcing strategies to meet organizational long-term objectives, prepare and analyze material requirement plans for both factories and ensure timely and cost-efficient procurement to meet production targets.

Job Requirement

• Prepare monthly/quarterly/yearly material requirement plan for both factories as per sales budget and production machine capacity to ensure timely procurement of materials for production use. Create purchase orders and forward same to suppliers.
• Schedule online approval at supplier’s factory to sign off approved artworks for bulk production of materials.
• Identify and develop reliable local/international suppliers for procurement of existing and new packaging materials.
• Carry out material review analysis vis a vis ERP RM Report, Machine capacity and work to close any gaps to prevent production down time.
• Liaise with developed suppliers throughout the registration process and maintain records of supplier registration package. Forward material volume allocation and communicate delivery timeline to suppliers.
• Follow up with suppliers for timely delivery of materials to factory.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure ready availability of materials to meet production targets.
• Follow up with Finance to ensure timely payment of suppliers and prompt reconciliation of suppliers’ accounts. Develop and maintain transparent long-term partnerships with suppliers.
• Generate inventory and other essential reports on the ERP database for analysis.
• Collaborate with Production, Material Store, Quality Assurance, Sales, Marketing and Finance for supply chain related issue.

 THE PERSON MUST

• Have sound Excel analysis skills with ERP/SAP.
• Have demonstrated results in materials planning and optimal availability.
• Be analytical and proactive.
• Have strong planning skills.
• Have strong negotiation skills.
• Have good relationship management skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

QUALIFICATION

• First degree.
• Member of professional body(ies) – CIPS, CISCM or any other relevant professional designations.
• MBA/MSc in Materials / Engineering management considered an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

•  Minimum of 4 years.