Buyer

FROGG Recruitment; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

FROGG Recruitment represents a client in Milnerton, near Cape Town, seeking a highly motivated Buyer to join the procurement team. The role focuses on timely and cost-effective purchasing of materials, components and services to support production.

You will manage local and international suppliers, negotiate terms, oversee the PO cycle, review BOMs, and align materials with production schedules. Strong Excel and ERP/MRP experience preferred; manufacturing background essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years' experience in a Buyer/Procurement role.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Local and international supplier management experience.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Understanding of procurement planning, inventory and production schedules.
• Experience with BOMs and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the purchasing of raw materials, components, equipment and services to meet production demands.
• Identify and assess suppliers locally and abroad, balancing price, quality and delivery reliability.
• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, lead times and other terms.
• Oversee the full purchase order cycle from placement through receipt of goods.
• Follow up on open orders and flag supply gaps to protect production continuity.
• Assess BOMs, stock levels, production plans and supplier lead times to determine what to order and when.
• Track and evaluate supplier performance across cost, quality, lead times and delivery reliability.
• Build lasting supplier partnerships focusing on cost savings and development.
• Mitigate supply chain risks with practical measures.
• Ensure incoming materials meet specifications and project needs.
• Keep procurement records accurate and up to date in the ERP system.
• Compile and present purchasing, spend and supplier performance reports to management.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

BOMs

Production schedules

Excel

Education

Procurement qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Sage X3

Job description

Our client is looking for a highly motivated Buyer to join their procurement team in Milnerton, Cape Town. This is a key role within their manufacturing operation, responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, components and services required to support the production programme. The successful candidate will have strong commercial and negotiation skills, and will excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Salary Very Negotiable

• Supply Chain Management / Procurement / Purchasing qualification advantageous
• 3-5+ years' experience in a Buyer / Procurement role
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience managing local and international suppliers
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills
• Solid understanding of procurement planning, inventory and production schedules
• Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ERP/MRP systems
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Sage X3 or similar ERP/MRP experience advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Drive the purchasing of raw materials, components, equipment and services to meet production demands
• Identify and assess suppliers, both locally and abroad, securing the best balance of price, quality and delivery reliability
• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, lead times and other commercial terms
• Oversee the full purchase order cycle, from placement through to receipt of goods
• Follow up on open orders and flag potential supply gaps early to protect production continuity
• Assess BOMs, stock levels, production plans and supplier lead times to determine what needs to be ordered and when
• Track and evaluate supplier performance across cost, quality, lead times and delivery reliability
• Build lasting supplier partnerships while pursuing cost-saving and supplier development opportunities
• Anticipate supply chain risks and put practical mitigation measures in place
• Confirm that incoming materials meet the required specifications, quality standards and project needs
• Keep procurement records accurate and up to date, ensuring all purchasing data is correctly captured in the ERP system
• Compile and present purchasing, spend and supplier performance reports to management