Buyer

Frogg Recruitment SA; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Frogg Recruitment SA is seeking a highly motivated Buyer to join a Milnerton-based procurement team. The role focuses on timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials, components and services to support production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in a Buyer role, experience with local and international suppliers, strong negotiation skills, and solid knowledge of BOMs, ERP/MRP systems (Sage X3 advantageous) and Excel.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in a Buyer/Procurement role.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience with local and international suppliers.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Inventory management

Procurement planning

Production scheduling

BOMs knowledge

Education

Procurement qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Sage X3

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Buyer Milnerton Cape Town

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

Minimum Requirements

• 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