Buyer

Pronel Personnel; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Market-related salary

Job summary

Pronel Personnel in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a proactive Buyer to join our team. The role focuses on sourcing, supplier management, and ensuring on-time delivery in an engineering environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level procurement professional looking to grow their career within a dynamic environment. You will obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, issue and follow up on purchase orders, monitor stock levels, and maintain accurate purchasing records while coordinating

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buyer or Procurement role.
• Mid-level procurement experience.
• Engineering environment experience is advantageous.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure goods and services.
• Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, and manage supplier relationships.
• Issue and follow up on purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with internal departments.
• Resolve supplier queries and discrepancies efficiently.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buyer – Pietermaritzburg

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join their team based in Pietermaritzburg. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level procurement professional looking to grow their career within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure goods and services in line with business requirements.

• Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, and manage supplier relationships.

• Issue and follow up on purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.

• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with internal departments to maintain supply.

• Resolve supplier queries and discrepancies efficiently.

• Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies and procedures.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role.

• Mid-level procurement experience.

• Experience within an engineering environment will be advantageous.

• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join an established and reputable company.

• Career growth and development opportunities.

• Market-related salary.