Buyer

Wenz; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic procurement firm in Durbanville is seeking a reliable Buyer to manage procurement activities. The successful candidate will source technical goods, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with company policies. This role requires strong negotiation skills and a National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management. Join us to contribute to efficiency and cost-saving initiatives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in procurement or buying, preferably in oil & gas or engineering sectors.
• Understanding of international procurement and logistics processes.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g. POPIA).

Responsibilities

• Assist with sourcing and purchasing goods and services.
• Negotiate and build terms with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve procurement-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant ISO standards.
• Communicate status of orders and manage suppliers.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Supply chain software knowledge

Ability to work independently

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement

Tools

Microsoft Office

TORQ

Job description

Role Overview - Buyer

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Buyer to support our procurement function across projects and operational sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing technical goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring procurement activities are aligned with company policies and compliance standards. They will also be responsible for balancing cost, quality, timely delivery to ensure efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with sourcing and purchasing goods and services in line with project and
• operational requirements - ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance.
• Prepare and issue RFQs.
• Negotiate and build terms with suppliers to gain mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve procurement-related issues.
• Onboarding of new suppliers and update the approved supplier database in line with compliance and audit requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Assist with invoice reconciliation and liaise with finance for payment processing.
• Track procurement KPIs and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage suppliers and critical items necessity by identifying and being aware of
• stock levels for critical items.
• Track quotes and orders by maintaining detailed spreadsheets.
• Managing electronic filing for quotes and supplier documents for easy access
• and organization.
• Communicate status of orders internal and external.
• Align with finance department on payment terms and credit applications.
• Prepare invoice projection and forecast reports.
• Reports (in terms of spending, financial planning/forecasts) for management and
• other admin duties.
• Support logistics with customs paperwork (commercial invoices and packing
• lists) and liaising with freight agents.
• Take on evolving responsibilities in line with business growth.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• 2-4 years' experience in procurement or buying, preferably in oil & gas, engineering, or industrial sectors.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with TORQ or similar systems (supply chain software) advantageous.
• Understanding of international procurement and logistics processes.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g. POPIA).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Preferred Attributes
• Experience working in a multi-country environment & currency.
• Familiarity with technical procurement (e.g. PPE, rigging equipment, calibration tools).
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Proactive and solutions-driven mindset.
• Continuous improvement and lean processes.
• Accurate and constant feedback to management