Buyer (Centurion)

pllp; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

pllp is seeking an experienced Buyer to procure building materials, equipment and services for construction projects in Centurion. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management and cost optimization to support multiple entities within the group.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of procurement experience in construction or building-supplies, and will be based in Centurion or prepared to commute. A related bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of five years’ procurement experience.
• Construction or building-supplies industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of building materials, suppliers and market trends.
• Must be based in Centurion or willing to commute or relocate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective procurement strategies.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, products and pricing.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms and delivery conditions.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Research market pricing, products and industry trends.
• Manage procurement budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate stock requirements.
• Ensure purchased products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Resolve supplier, quality, pricing and delivery issues.
• Prepare procurement and supplier-performance reports.
• Manage Open-to-Buy budgets in line with inventory objectives.
• Review product ranges and suppliers periodically.
• Guide and support junior buyers.

Skills

Negotiation and commercial awareness

Supplier relationship management

Cost and inventory control

Strategic and analytical thinking

Communication and problem-solving

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Procurement software

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Company Overview

Our client specialises in the development, leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate across South Africa.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Buyer to procure building materials, equipment and services for construction projects and associated companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective procurement strategies.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, products and pricing.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms and delivery conditions.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Research market pricing, products and industry trends.
• Manage procurement budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate stock requirements.
• Ensure purchased products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Resolve supplier, quality, pricing and delivery issues.
• Prepare procurement and supplier-performance reports.
• Manage Open-to-Buy budgets in line with inventory objectives.
• Review product ranges and suppliers periodically.
• Guide and support junior buyers.

Key Competencies

• Negotiation and commercial awareness
• Supplier relationship management
• Cost and inventory control
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Communication and problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Procurement software and Microsoft Office proficiency

Requirements Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of five years’ procurement experience.
• Construction or building-supplies industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of building materials, suppliers and market trends.
• Must be based in Centurion or willing to commute or relocate.