Print Buyer

• Buying of printing substrates, raw materials and consumables 
• Issuing of purchase orders to the suppliers 
• Checking and stocktaking (manual)
• Check work tickets and purchase accordingly 
• Manage and sort out outwork as per supplier quotations
• Liaising with the relevant sales and finance departments 
• Ensure that special orders for specific jobs are ordered accurately per the quotations
• Ensure that the PO matches the stock and that it is received on the system once delivered
• Ensure the stock needed in the organisation is replenished when required to do so
• Liaising with the stock controller to ensure stock is received
• Ensuring that the allocations supplied by the sales reps are in accurate and in line with the quotation requirements. 
• Placing the orders and ensuring that the invoices are captured on the system. GRN on the system.
• Liaising with different departments and various suppliers 
• Harnessing relationships with the suppliers

• Attention to detailQuick Easy ERP system
• Previous print sales experience would be advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels
• Interpersonal, problem solving, presentation and organisational skills
• Strong ability to balance persuasion with professionalism
• Interpersonal skills - need to be able to work with a variety of people daily, build relationships and network
• Be flexible to attend functions and work long hours if need be
• Proven work experience preferable in printing industry
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and QuickEasy
• Own reliable vehicle
• Assertiveness and strong negotiation skillsDisplaying a positive staff interaction and a harmonious teamwork spirit throughout relevant departments 
• Displaying a positive attitude 
• 3-5 years experience in the role in the printing industry