An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Purchasing Officer within a food manufacturing company based in Gauteng. The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for: Manage and maintain the replenishment schedule. Analyse the schedule by doing “what if” scenarios. Manage the PR to PO and receipting process. Highlight and identify resource constraints and recommend processes to eliminate resource constraints. Suggest batch size changes, re-routing of products and outsourcing/ purchasing of additional materials. Highlight critical material shortages. Compare schedule to budget. Compare net requirements against scheduled receipts in monthly periods. Compare actual vs forecasted volumes and spend. Ensure that products which are at risk are identified. Co-ordinate replenishment and report on progress. Manage and maintain planning reports. Pricing Analyses Import of materials and process of documentation Assist with the budgeting and forecasting process. Supplier relationship management Maintain Supplier Score cards. Assist with SLA Update the ASL Cost saving projects on materials Internal and external audits Requirements: University Degree / Diploma, in Supply Chain, Procurement, CIMA or similar Computer literate – MS Office - ADVANCED 3 or more years operational experience in a Supply Chain/Procurement environment Sound understanding and knowledge of MRP and ERP systems. Working experience in infant, powder production environment or dairy would be advantageous. Project Management Advanced knowledge of Supply chain&Procurement processes International procurement experience essential (advantageous if in milk commodities and engineering purchasing). Ability to multitask and prioritize projects. If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to logistics@rpo-recruit.za.com Alternatively, you are also welcome to contact Shannon or Jamie on 021 180 0776 Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr