Key Responsibilities:

• Stock Management:
  • Place non-strategic purchase orders and ensure acknowledgment by suppliers.
  • Expedite orders where required to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Chase overdue orders and resolve delivery discrepancies in collaboration with the warehouse team.
  • Process customs clearance documentation for international deliveries.
  • Communicate any product, supply, or delivery issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Supplier Management:
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
  • Assist in the development of supplier management strategies and risk identification within the supply chain.
  • Conduct supply market research.
  • Manage the purchasing mailbox efficiently.
• Inventory Control:
  • Investigate and resolve any stock discrepancies.
  • Support stock-taking activities.
• Cost Management:
  • Identify and implement cost reduction/continuous improvement initiatives to deliver the best value at optimal quality and service.
  • Work with the product development team to identify alternative products when necessary.
• Invoice Query Resolution:
  • Assist the Finance team in resolving supplier invoice queries.
• Purchasing Reporting:
  • Support the creation and maintenance of reports on purchasing activity, KPIs, supplier performance, and demand profiles.