Supply Chain Buyer

Description

• Evaluating and actioning compliant system buy messages.
• Updating parameters if needed, liaising with vendors for PO acknowledgements in line with requirements.
• Evaluating and responding to supplier feedback as needed to ensure excellent quality POs with on time deliveries.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Adhere and perform to the Supply Chain Buyer s key performance indicator.
• Adhere to and embrace the THREAD values of Optimas

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  Continuous communication with suppliers via phone and email: initial order planning and
  acknowledgement, tracking, inbound freight management
  Responsible for Purchasing: order requirement, scheduling, and placement
  Communicate effectively with the Supply Chain team and other internal departments;
  Communicate with suppliers as required to build and maintain a strong relationship to aid in
  resolving service, delivery, and other issues.
  Meet or exceed Supply Chain Buyers Key Performance Indicators
  Collaborate with Supply Chain Planners and Demand Planning to continuously improve forecast
  and order portfolios to the supplier
  Other tasks and duties as assigned
  
  Key Competencies :
  The ideal candidate must have the following competencies:
  Strategic Vision.
  Building organizational capacity.
  Results driven.
  Embrace change.
  Collaboration and Influence.
  Entrepreneurial spirit.
  Customer value and Market focus.

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  Excellent Communication skills - verbal and written
  Excited about helping our suppliers
  Friendly, patient, and empathetic
  Continuous improvement
  Attention to detail
  Positive attitude
  Problem solving
  Excellent organizational skills
  Computer Literate MS Office to include Word and Excel
  Excellent time management
  Excellent Team working