Experience:Minimum of 5 year’s generalist procurement, admin or Sales experience preferably within an FMCG environment.Personal Attribute:Excellent communication skills to communicate the buying needs internally with sales and externally to suppliers and customersAccuracy and attention to detailDeadline drivenClean and tidy work ethicsMust be able to handle pressureBuild and maintain a good relationship with suppliersExperience and excellent working knowledge on Microsoft office especially Microsoft ExcelResponsibilities: Create PO’s for all stock and buyouts coming in, placing them with suppliers.Ensure we are charged the right prices from suppliers and assist in loading of supplier prices onto Great Plains.Place all purchase orders on the relevant delivery date in the receiving calendar, refine the delivery dates to provide smooth flow in receivingAttend to all supplier queries regarding prices and short deliveries of products.Do any return to suppliers for stock uplifted/ Stock credited at branch by supplier or recalls.Follow up on outstanding orders that we need to load onto the trucks.Confirm delivery of branches buyout deliveries.Manage a portfolio of suppliers and orderingTo actively take part in stock takes when they occur and following up on queries.Assist in AdvertisingTake complete ownership of assigned portfolio