Buyer

RCPM Industries; Lephalale; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

RCPM Industries seeks a competent Buyer to support procurement activities for Lephalale operations. The role involves sourcing goods and services, obtaining competitive quotations, processing purchasing requirements and maintaining supplier relationships in line with company procedures.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable procurement experience, strong administrative skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while ensuring cost-effective purchases for

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a Buyer/Purchasing/Procurement role.
• Computer literacy including Excel and Outlook.
• Strong administrative, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Source goods and services in accordance with operational requirements.
• Request, receive and compare supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and value for money.
• Prepare and process purchase orders accurately and timeously.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, delivery schedules and outstanding orders.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure proper filing of supporting documentation.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve delivery or supplier-related queries.
• Work closely with Stores, Inventory, Maintenance, Production and Finance departments to support operational requirements.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and maintain supplier information.
• Monitor purchasing requirements and help prevent delays caused by stock shortages or late deliveries.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, delegated authority and procedures.

Skills

Procurement experience

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical ability

Negotiation

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Procurement or SCM qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Lephalale, South Africa | Posted on 10/03/2026

RCPM is a forward-thinking mining services company, proudly established in the Northern Cape and serving clients across South Africa. We are driven by a commitment to innovation, safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, with a clear goal of redefining industry standards through cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices.

As a 100% Black-owned, 70% Youth-owned, and 15% Women-owned company, RCPM stands as a symbol of empowerment and transformation. Our ownership structure reflects our dedication to youth development, women's empowerment, and the creation of sustainable employment opportunities within our communities.

Job Description

About the Position

RCPM is seeking a competent, organised and detail-orientedBuyer to support procurement activities for its mining operations in Lephalale. The successful candidate will assist with sourcing goods and services, obtaining competitive quotations, processing purchasing requirements and maintaining effective supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with company procurement procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcegoods and services in accordance with operational requirements.
• Request,receive and compare supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing andvalue for money.
• Prepareand process purchase orders accurately and timeously.
• Liaisewith suppliers regarding pricing, availability, delivery schedules andoutstanding orders.
• Maintainaccurate procurement records and ensure supporting documentation isproperly filed.
• Followup on outstanding orders and resolve delivery or supplier-related queries.
• Workclosely with Stores, Inventory, Maintenance, Production and Financedepartments to support operational requirements.
• Assistwith supplier onboarding and maintain supplier information.
• Monitorpurchasing requirements and help prevent delays caused by stock shortagesor late deliveries.
• Ensureprocurement activities comply with company policies, delegated authorityand applicable procedures.

Requirements

• Grade12 / Matric.
• Relevantqualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing,Logistics or a related field will be advantageous.
• Demonstrableexperience in a Buyer, Purchasing or Procurement role is essential.
• Workingknowledge of requesting and evaluating quotations, processing purchaseorders and liaising with suppliers.
• Computerliteracy, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strongadministrative, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Goodwritten and verbal communication skills.
• Abilityto work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Experiencein the mining, engineering, plant maintenance or industrial environment.
• Exposureto purchasing maintenance spares, tools, equipment, consumables andoperational supplies.
• Experienceworking with procurement or inventory management systems.
• Highattention to detail and accuracy.
• Strongnegotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Goodnumerical and analytical ability.
• Integrity,accountability and professional conduct.
• Proactiveproblem-solving and follow-through.
• Abilityto work independently and collaboratively with operational teams.