Buyer

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Gqeberha, South Africa. The candidate will perform technical procurement tasks to ensure timely and economical purchasing of goods and services. The ideal individual will have 3-5 years of non-production buying experience in the automotive industry, a relevant diploma/degree, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of experience in General Procurement (non-production buying) within the automotive or related industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pricing using financial, accounting, and economic knowledge.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure quality and terms.
• Prepare RFQs, purchase orders, and contract documentation.
• Maintain and establish supplier relationships to optimize costs.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Financial Analysis

Costing

Presentation Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

National Diploma/Degree in Procurement

National Diploma/Degree in Logistics

National Diploma/Degree in Commerce

National Diploma/Degree in Finance

National Diploma/Degree in Business Management

National Diploma/Degree in Public Management

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Brief Role Description

Perform technical work that results in commercially/legally correct orders/contracts being placed that ensure that goods and services are purchased on time, economically, to the required quality standard and in economic quantities to provide an uninterrupted supply and service to production at all times

Possible Tasks within this Role

Applying financial, accounting and economic knowledge to evaluate pricing.

Benchmarking; Global Competitive Sourcing; Supplier Negotiations.

Evaluation of suppliers and negotiation of prices and terms, service delivery and quality whilst maintaining regulatory and quality standards.

Achieve monthly and year-on-year savings.

Preparation of RFQ, Purchase order and Contract documentation.

Maintaining current supplier base and establishing new suppliers to achieve cost and service optimisation through benchmarking and market research.

Adjudication of tenders based on procedural requirements to ensure competitive and fair supplier selection.

Qualification requirements

National Diploma/ Degree in the following disciplines – Procurement, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management or Public Management.

Experience needed

3 – 5 years General Procurement (non-production buying) experience within the automotive- or related industry.

Essentials

Negotiation & Problem-solving skills.

Ability to interpret commercial and general data.

Skilled in Financial Analysis / Costing / Presentations.

Have the ability to work under pressure, set and achieve timing plans.

Have good oral and written communication skills in English.

Have strong administrative and analytical skills.

Be computer literate (SAP, MS Office) competency is essential

Added Advantage

Have a valid driver’s license.

Have experience in buying of stock items.