Buyer

Henred Fruehauf; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Henred Fruehauf in Gauteng is seeking a proactive Procurement professional responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring products and materials to meet company requirements. You will coordinate with procurement, logistics and management to ensure timely delivery and compliance.

The role demands strong negotiation, supplier relationship skills, and solid knowledge of cost management and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a purchasing, procurement, or buyer role.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent analytical and cost-management abilities.
• Good understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong administrative and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure products, materials and goods to requirements.
• Ensure purchases meet quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and order schedules accurately and timeously.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment with procurement, logistics and management teams.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable and cost-effective supply.
• Conduct market research and monitor pricing trends, competitor activities and supplier performance.
• Analyse costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
• Maintain and update supplier databases and procurement records.
• Compile and submit daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports.
• Manage procurement-related projects and take ownership of assigned ad hoc initiatives.
• Liaise with suppliers, production teams, management and internal departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with Company purchasing policies, procedures and delivery protocols.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Cost management

Supply chain knowledge

Inventory management

Excel

Administrative skills

Communication

Time management

Integrity

Tools

Excel

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure products, materials, components and goods in line with Company requirements.
• Ensure purchases meet quality, costand delivery targets.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and order schedules accurately and timeously.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment with procurement, logistics and management teams.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable and cost-effective supply.
• Conduct market research and monitor pricing trends, competitor activitiesand supplier performance.
• Analyse costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
• Maintain and update supplier databases and procurement records.
• Compile and submit daily, weeklyand monthly procurement reports.
• Manage procurement-related projects and take ownership of assigned ad hoc initiatives.
• Liaise with suppliers, production teams, managementand internal departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with Company purchasing policies, proceduresand delivery protocols.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a purchasing, procurement, or buyer role.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent analytical and cost-management abilities.
• Good understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong administrative and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple prioritiesand meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Key Competencies

• Negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Commercial and financial awareness
• Planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with a proactive approach