Purchasing Officer

Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety.Its the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. It can fill a flight or sell out a stadium. It can care for a patient or graduate a class.

As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, we create and connect the technologies that help to keep people safe where they live, learn, work and play. Our integrated technology ecosystem unifies critical communications, video security and access control, and command center software, enabling collaboration in more powerful ways.

At Motorola Solutions, were ushering in a new era in public safety and security. Bring your passion, potential and talents to a career that matters.

Department Overview Purchasing and Inventory Officer is responsible for the procurement, negotiation, and contracting of all manufacturing and other materials we need for the operation of our company.
**Job Description**:
Main tasks

Purchasing of normal manufacturing stock with the aid of SYSPRO and MRP.

Purchasing other materials required within the company.

Maintenance of the SYSPRO item masters to reflect accurate purchasing lead times, economical batch quantities and safety stock.

Other duties

Ensure all purchases are expensed to the correct cost centres.

Purchase to obtain the best possible buy price for the company and Investigate alternative sourcing opportunities as required.

Track, coordinate and follow up on delays or back orders, communicating between the supplier and internal departments.

Liaise with freight personnel to get the lowest inwards goods freight costs.

Maintain the suppliers cross reference field within SYSPRO

Report possible supply problems obsolescence from suppliers to the Production Manager and R&D team.

Prepare and participate in stock take and stock adjustments.

Provide regular purchasing report to indicate variances in current purchasing.

Regularly review inventory levels and develop actions and recommendations to optimise stock holdings.

The above list is not exhaustive and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.

Basic Requirements
Qualifications and Experience

At least 3 years purchasing experience in the Electronics Industry. Knowledge of any relevant MRP computer software package would be an advantage.

Skills & competencies

Customer service focused committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels written, phone and face to face.

Communication the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.

Attention to detail excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.

Teamwork willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.

Time managementorganisation accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.

Travel Requirements
Relocation Provided
Position Type

Referral Payment Plan No