Job Summary
Qualification- Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field
- Expert proficiency in SAP Business One (SAP B1), particularly the Purchasing and Inventory modules
- Minimum 3-5 years of direct procurement / purchasing / buying experience, specifically within the chemical, paint, or a related process manufacturing industry.
- A strong understanding of the terminology, quality requirements, and handling procedures for paint chemicals.
- Demonstrable experience in international sourcing and import logistics, including knowledge of Incoterms.
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Ensuring a consistent, cost-effective, and high-quality supply of raw materials (both local and international) to maintain uninterrupted production.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for paint raw materials (e.g. pigments, resins, solvents, additives) and packaging from both local and international markets.
- Serve as the primary user for all procurement functions within the SAP B1 system.
- Create, issue, and manage all Purchase Orders (POs) and Blanket Orders in SAP B1.
- Liaise with the finance department to resolve any supplier invoice or payment discrepancies linked to POs in SAP B1.
- Manage all aspects of the import process, including liaising with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs brokers.
- Coordinate with third-party warehousing partners for the storage of overflow or specialized raw materials.
- Work closely with the warehouse team to oversee the receiving and organizing of all incoming materials.
About
Objective Personnel is a professional recruitment partner and placement agency that has been making it’s mark on the industry for over 40 years. The company boasts a highly stream-lined service that offers its clients the freedom to focus on running their businesses while Objective Personnel deals with recruitment. Objective Personnel is well suited to filling any vacancy, from entry level to the CEO, and everything in between. If your business has employment opportunities that need filling, Objective Personnel will help you fill them with competent and qualified screened candidates. Situated near Johannesburg, Objective Personnel focuses on the whole of South Africa.
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