Buyer

Agri Technovation (Pty) Ltd; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Agri Technovation (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for technical, engineering, project and site-services requirements. This role focuses on supplier performance, cost efficiency and stock control across the engineering store and site works.

You will process requests, prepare POs, compare quotations, and negotiate terms with suppliers. Afrikaans and English proficiency are required, with a background in procurement advantageous.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate is required.
• A relevant qualification in Procurement, Logistics or SCM is advantageous.
• Minimum of one year of relevant work experience in purchasing.
• Experience with technical purchasing or stock management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Purchase products, materials, equipment and services for operations.
• Process purchase requests and prepare purchase orders.
• Obtain and compare quotations, prices, specifications and lead times.
• Negotiate competitive prices and favourable terms with suppliers.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and hold meetings.
• Ensure supplier accounts and procurement records stay up to date.
• Manage outstanding orders, deliveries and payment requests.
• Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment when stock is low.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Supplier management

Excel

Organisational skills

Time-management

Pressure management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Electrical/mechanical materials

Education

National Senior Certificate

Procurement/Logistics/SCM qualification advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing technical, engineering, project and site-services requirements, managing suppliers and overseeing the engineering store.

Main Responsibilities:

Procurement and Suppliers

• Purchase products, materials, equipment and services.
• Process purchase requests and prepare purchase orders.
• Obtain and compare quotations, prices, specifications and lead times.
• Negotiate competitive prices and favourable terms with suppliers.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and hold regular supplier meetings.
• Ensure supplier accounts and procurement records remain up to date.
• Manage outstanding orders, deliveries and payment requests.
• Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment when stock is low.

Engineering Store

• Establish and manage the engineering store.
• Manage electrical and mechanical stock.
• Maintain accurate records of stock received and issued.
• Ensure expensive tools and equipment are properly booked in and out.
• Assist with budgeting and project-related purchasing.

Site Services

• Purchase materials, equipment and services required for civil works and site-services projects.
• Perform ad hoc or other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical materials

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate
• A relevant qualification in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum of one year’s relevant work experience, preferably in purchasing or procurement.
• Experience with technical purchasing or stock management will be advantageous.

Other specific requirements

• Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English, both spoken and written.