Buyer/Expeditor

The Buyer-Expeditor Specialist role is to ensure and oversee the arrival and distribution of goods and parts. Buyer-Expeditors track all steps of the supply chain and direct colleagues on where to send supplies or product orders. Buyer-Expeditors will act as a liaison between various departments and product suppliers, directing packages to the correct location and arranging for timed deliveries. Buyer-Expeditors assess transportation infrastructure and make suggestions on how to improve efficiency and meet inventory and supply demands. The primary role of the Buyer-Expeditor Specialist is to track the distribution process and provide a guarantee that workflows will be completed on time.

Work Experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities do not represent the entire list and additional tasks will also be required:

• Always comply with the Company’s Environmental & Social Monitoring Program and Health & Safety Management Plan requirements.
• Report all hazards, incidents and near misses in line with Company policies and procedures.
• All work performed safely with the understanding that all accidents and incidents are preventable.
• Work with different heads of department to monitor inventory levels, assess supply vendors, and ensure delivered supplies meet quality standards.
• Be knowledgeable in inventory management, know how to place and track orders, measure inventory levels, and inspect supplies for quality and accuracy.
• Contact vendors, place orders, verify supplies, manage supply requisitions, and communicate with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates and inform managers of potential delays.
• Maintain schedules for ongoing projects, assign materials and resources when requested to reduce cost, boost productivity, and prevent delays that can affect delivery.
• Ensure interdepartmental communication for improved coordination of productive operations.
• Monitor project delivery timelines, check incoming parts quality against company specifications and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers and requisitioners for updates on delivery timelines.
• Compile, record, and report project performance and progress to management and key stakeholders.
• Accurate and timely issue of maintenance, repair, consumable, and expense items to Syrah personnel. 
• Inventory tracking and reconciliation daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual as required. 
• Report reconciliation, warehouse location management and organization as required.
• Create bill of lading and shipping documents, digital and paper filing, and overall organization.
• Create and enter Purchase Requisitions as required. 
• Packaging and un-packaging parts and materials. 
• Any other duties as reasonably directed by the Procurement Supervisor.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Preferably 2 years of experience in a project procurement environment role.
• Proven exposure to and use of safe systems of work – e.g. risk management, incident reporting. 
• Ability to follow instructions and work according to plant and project schedules.
• Attention to detail. 
• Better than average math and analytical skills.
• Basic computer literacy is required. Better than average working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to learn Pronto, Syrah’s ERP system.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel), inventory management and accounting applications (ability to learn Pronto ERP)
•  Ability to work in a team environment and share information as required.