(Bilingual – English/French) Purchasing Agent

Hgs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Shift allowance

Bonus accrual

Medical allowance

Life & disability

Transport home

Job summary

HGS in Cape Town is seeking a bilingual Purchasing Agent (English/French) to support sourcing and purchasing of goods and services across the business. You will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure purchasing activity is completed accurately, cost-effectively and in line with procurement policies.

HGS offers a coaching culture and development opportunities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or related admin function advantageous.
• Ability to source suppliers and obtain competitive pricing while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Experience with purchase orders, supplier management or procurement systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Independent worker following established procurement processes and policies.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Fluent bilingual communication in French and English.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and purchasing of goods and services across the business.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure purchasing activity aligns with procurement policies and is delivered on time.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier relationships

Sourcing & quotations

Operations issue-solving

Prioritization & multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Communication & organisation

Bilingual: French & English

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Supporting procurement operations through supplier management, purchasing execution and stakeholder collaboration.

Are you organised, commercially aware and motivated by keeping procurement activity moving efficiently?

HGS is looking for a (Bilingual – English/French) Purchasing Agent to support the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services across the business. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure purchasing activity is completed accurately, cost-effectively and in line with procurement policies. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their procurement career in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

HGS enables a Coaching Culture: HGS is dedicates to fostering a coaching culture where continuous learning and development are integral to everyday life. Our coaching culture empowers employees to achieve their full potential with support from colleagues, managers, and mentors, through feedback mentorship and diverse learning opportunities. If you are passionate about growth for both yourself and others, HGS offers the ideal platform to build your career and thrive in an environment focused on development and collaboration.

Why Choose Us

Part of the multi-billion-dollar Hinduja Group, HGS takes a “globally local” approach with ~17,000 employees across 10 countries and 23 delivery centers, supporting some of the world’s most recognized brands.

• Competitive Salary and shift allowance
• Monthly Variable bonus accrual
• Medical Allowance
• Life and Disability cover: x3 annual salary
• Fully funded transport home after shift

What Are We Looking For

• Are you experienced in purchasing goods and services or supporting procurement activities?
• Can you build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders?
• Are you comfortable sourcing products and obtaining competitive quotations?
• Do you enjoy solving operational issues and ensuring orders are delivered successfully?
• Can you work accurately while managing multiple priorities and deadlines?
• Are you confident using business systems and Microsoft Office applications?
• Do you have strong communication and organisational skills?
• Are you fluent in both French and English?

If you're looking to develop your career within procurement and enjoy working in a role where attention to detail and stakeholder engagement matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a related administrative function would be advantageous
• Ability to source suppliers and obtain competitive pricing while maintaining quality and service standardsExperience working with purchase orders, supplier management or procurement systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while following established procurement processes and policies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Fluent bilingual communication skills in both French and English
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly