Assistant Buyer

Astral Foods Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Cape Town is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support procurement activities. Responsibilities include assisting the Buyer with administrative tasks, supplier communication, and managing procurement systems. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and be proficient with MS Office tools. This role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in sourcing of goods and price negotiation.
• Previous experience in the FMCG/Food processing and manufacturing industry is advantageous.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Buyer with all procurement administration.
• Communicate with suppliers daily regarding requisition verification and placing orders.
• Daily and weekly reporting on requisitions and orders.

Skills

Sourcing of goods

Price negotiation

Computer literacy

Supplier relationship building

Education

Grade 12

Formal qualification in Purchasing or Finance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

LN ERP system

Job description

County Fair, a division of Astral Operations Limited, has an opportunity for an Assistant Buyer in the Procurement team based in Epping in the Western Cape.

The purpose of the role is to assist the Buyer with all administrative tasks for the procurement of goods and services. The Assistant Buyer will be required to assist the business with any procurement assistance in the absence of the Buyer.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Minimum Grade 12
• A formal qualification in Purchasing or Finance would be a great advantage
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in sourcing of goods and price negotiation
• Previous experience in the FMCG/Food processing and manufacturing industry will be a distinct advantage
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook & MS PowerPoint)
• Experience using the LN ERP system (or similar)

Other Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and own transport is essential
• Able to work weekends, public holidays and out of usual working hours as required
• Able to build relationships with suppliers in the best interests of the company
• Must be proactive and be able to work accurately and independently
• Be a team player, deadline driven, and have personal and professional integrity

The Ideal Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• Assisting the Buyer with all procurement administration
• Communicating with suppliers on a daily basis regarding requisition verification, gathering quotations, placing orders, following up on orders, gathering outstanding invoices, having invoices approved by site management and resolving supplier queries
• Daily and weekly reporting and clearing of requisitions and outstanding orders
• Working on an integrated electronic procurement system (LN System) which requires exporting of data into MS Excel, requisition verification and document attachment.
• Processing and vetting of a large volume of documents for commitment and compliance to requirements and policy, ensuring continuous business improvement (20 Keys)
• Responsible for any ad-hoc tasks required by the Buyer and site management from time-to-time
• Stand-in duties for the Buyer, Driver and within the Purchasing department as and when required