Purchasing Driver

• A thorough and methodical approach.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Completes routine purchasing operation requirements.
• Ensure that correct supply levels are maintained.
• Coordinate movement of all purchased materials from suppliers to the plants and address any supply/supplier issues.
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Processes purchase orders for the acquisition/replenishment of routinely needed supplies, parts and materials.
• Checking if there is enough stock in the inventory to meet requirements. 
• Placing orders with suppliers or vendors and ensuring that documentation is in order, with terms and conditions being clear.
•  Maintaining a filing system in the purchase department and updating appropriate     records when required.
•  Looks for ways to reduce costs to the company, such as evaluating costs of purchasing from various suppliers to arrive at the best deal. 
• Inspecting consignments to verify if they are in order and as per agreed terms. 
• Interacting with suppliers in case of delay in delivery of supplies, receipt of damaged or incorrect quantity of goods. 
• Practices ‘Yes I Can’ attitude

Function: Other
Experience Level: Entry Level