PZ Cussons develops leading brands in selected mature and emerging markets that have potential for future growth. The Role: CATEGORY BUYER
The successful candidate for this position while reporting to the Head of Purchasing will be required to:

o Maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials for all ‘‘A Category’’ items within the category across all SBU’s.
o Procure materials at a consistent cost with value, quality and time taken into consideration but ideally attempting ‘‘lowest total cost’’ at all times.
o Become the expert within the category fully understanding the process, cost drivers, manufacturing process and customer wants and needs.
o Develop and maintain a good buyer-seller relationship ensuring PZ maintaining its good reputation and credibility in the market for fair dealings and prompt payments.
o Work closely with the Head of Packaging Development for NPD activity proposing the right suppliers at little risk to the business based on local knowledge and expertise.
o Lead contract negotiations for all locally purchased category items.
o Develop and deliver an annual ‘‘margin Improvement’’ programme for the category.
o Generate a monthly purchasing report covering all category activities and PPV activity.
o Ensure all ‘‘Purchased Requisitions’’ are converted in a timely manner.
o Set quarterly STD cost ensuring no price variation s take place within the period.
o Attend monthly meetings with all ‘‘A Category’’ suppliers and maintain supplier files.
o Ensure up to date forecast and information is shared with all ‘A Category’ suppliers on a monthly basis.

The Person:

The right candidate for this job must:

o Possess a first degree and MBA or Msc degree.
o Have a minimum of 5 years cognate experience in supply chain i.e. production planning, purchasing process and Logistics.
o Have detailed knowledge of the rules, regulations and practices pertaining to sourcing/importing /purchasing from source.
o Be familiar with stock control techniques and systems.
o Have good knowledge of vendor management principles and practices.
o Have strong negotiation skills.
o Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values -COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS

How to Apply

Qualified candidates can direct the applicants to the following email address recruitment@pzcussons.com