Assistant Steel Buyer (ZB)

PRR Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cleveland is seeking an Assistant Steel Buyer to manage the procurement process for steel materials. The role focuses on building supplier relationships, ensuring accurate orders, and securing the best prices. The ideal candidate should possess excellent Excel skills and be able to maintain up-to-date records to optimize buying strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing and vendor management.
• Strong communication skills with suppliers.
• Attention to detail in order placements.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders for stock and customer materials.
• Source suppliers with the best terms and monitor price increases.
• Maintain supplier comparisons for better procurement decisions.

Skills

Professional relationship building

Precision and accuracy

Excel knowledge

Job description

My client based in Cleveland is looking to employ an Assistant Steel Buyer. The purpose of this role is to timeously placement of purchase orders and delivery of purchased materials purchased at the best price possible.

Key responsibilities

• purchasing material for stock
• purchasing of material for customer orders
• source and select supplier with best terms
• following up with suppliers
• monitoring price increases
• maintain an up-to-date supplier comparison

Requirements

• build professional relationships with suppliers
• connecting with suppliers
• being precise and accurate
• excellent Excel knowledge and experience