Buyer

Key Activities

•Create, modify, update, and manage the acknowledgment of Purchase Orders (POs) from Requisition to Delivery for Direct materials and relevant subcontract services

•Ensure PO acknowledgements from suppliers are complete and relevant data always updated in ERP system

•Manage the return of defective items to suppliers and implement any associated PO management activities (eg management of Return POs)

•Approve and release POs according with designated approval levels in the DoA

•Resolve MRP Exception messages on a daily basis

•Ensure PO creation and management is aligned to any global contract that is in place

•Resolve invoice holds

•Drive purchase transaction automation through the ERP

•Conduct basic RFQ’s as required to identify supplier and price for requirements

•Build collaborative relationships with internal customers, suppliers and global team members

•Work with the supply market and internal customers to optimize lead times and inventory for JC in line with agreed targets

•Liaise with internal and external suppliers to expedite delivery where required to meet business needs

•Act as the point of contact/liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders where required

•Track and manage supplier delivery performance to meet JC targets and requirements

•Ensure new pricing and supplier data is updated in ERP system consistently, accurately, and regularly.

•Act as a recognized system expert for SAP P2P