Hire Resolve is currently seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk to join our client, in the chemical hygiene industry, in Cape Town. As a Purchasing Clerk, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the purchasing activities of the organization. This includes sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. If you have excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail, we encourage you to apply!Responsibilities:Continuously analyze production needsPrepare purchasing worksheetsAnalyze buy-out reports and place orders accordinglyUpdate buy-outs safety stock monthlyEnsure procurement of raw materials, packaging, and labeling meets production needsEvaluate supplier quality and maintain relationshipsConduct price negotiations and supplier evaluationsOrder buy-out items and quarterly analysis of imported perfume requirementsProcure Oxone quarterly or as neededResolve supplier queries and manage PPE clothingSource new packaging and raw materialsPurchase equipment and dosing equipmentBook in all delivered stock items at depotsTrack raw material totals by vendor/supplierMonitor quality of raw materials by load, vendor, and ship formFollow up on outstanding ordersUpdate prices on Navision monthlyAllocate and deliver buy-out items to depotsRenew SLAs every 3 yearsEnsure correct documentation for imported products and shippingUpdate buyout prices monthly and send to Sales for Navision updateControl PPECapture STNs for stock transfers dailyUpdate spreadsheet for movement of top raw materials monthlyFollow up on payments for suppliers with COD accountsMaintain accurate filing systemsManage and control monthly staff pack issuanceRequirements:Gr 12 or equivalent with math or accounting.Tertiary qualification in supply chain advantageousMinimum 5 years experience in chemical manufacturing or similar industry in procurement of raw materials and buy-out itemsProficient in Navision, Syspro, Accpac, or similar ERP/MRP systemsAdvanced skills in MS Office, particularly ExcelAbility to self-study and research to develop technical and soft skillsBenefits:Salary: negotiableCompany LaptotpCompany CellphoneProvident FundContact Hire Resolve today for your next career changing move.Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.Apply for this role today, contact Thomas Stacey, Rebecca Grylls, or Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedInYou can alsovisit the Hire Resolve website:hireresolve.usor email us your CV:logistics@hireresolve.za.comWe will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy.If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.#J-18808-Ljbffr