Procurement

Locating Key Suppliers and securing advantageous terms

Develop relationships with key vendors to optimize procurement processes and contribute to overall cost reduction

Negotiating Purchasing agreements – ensuring materials and products meet the company’s specifications

Managing Inventory levels and determining levels of product

Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services

Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries

Apply sourcing strategies and functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of specifications and expectations of the company

Stay up to date on industry trends and new products

Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records

Maintaining and updating supplier information such as certifications, delivery times, product ranges etc

Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers

Resolving vendor grievances to ensure timely delivery of goods and services

Resolving vendor invoice disputes

Estimate future demand using forecasting method

Manage manufacturing cost efficiencies of raw materials

Analyse stock daily

Procurement management end to end

Warehouse Administration

Stock GRV

Process stock pick and pick tickets

Assist in stock discrepancies / stock locations

Assist in overflow of manufacturing emblies

Participate in stock take

Key Skills Required

Great relationship management

Strong negotiation skills

Impeccable time-management

Ability to adapt to change

Understanding of risk management

Strategic thinking

Aptitude in decision making and working with numbers

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Minimum Requirements

Matric Diploma

Minimum 2-5 years experience within the Food Service Industry

Experience of Business Administration / Supply Management or similar

Knowledge of Food Safety Policies / Procedures essential

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Purchasing Software

EMAIL YOUR CV TO olivia@the-chefs-table.co.za