Buyer (Clothing Manufacturer)

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable university in Cape Town is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing strategies and supplier relationships. Responsibilities include placing orders, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring quality control of delivered items. The ideal candidate has at least Matric, 1 to 3 years of experience in procurement, and strong negotiation skills. This is a permanent position with a monthly cost to the company that is market related and negotiable.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years previous experience in purchasing or supply chain.
• Basic understanding of accounting and stock control.
• Able to perform calculations and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Purchase fabric for inventory and customer orders.
• Manage and oversee company vehicles and driving staff.
• Conduct quality checks on delivered stock.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strong numerical skills

Good communication skills

Education

Matric

Further training in finance/accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Monthly Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)

Are you a savvy negotiator with a knack for spotting trends and driving cost-effective purchasing decisions? Do you thrive on building strong supplier relationships and ensuring seamless supply chain operations? Ready to take ownership of purchasing strategies that fuel business growth and innovation? If so, look no further!

We are delighted to be partnering with this established manufacturing concern based in Paarl as they go to market for a Buyer on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the timeous placement of purchase orders and delivery of fabrics/trims to ensure customer order requirements are met. This includes the task of maintaining stock levels within the company’s approved guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Purchase fabric for inventory as well as non-stock items for internal departments or customer orders
• Manage stock returns
• Review purchase orders (PO’s) and fax/EDI to suppliers
• Follow up on purchases and confirm expected shipping dates; update the system
• Problem solve and resolve errors/ issues on PO’s as required
• Perform quality checks on delivered stock/ non-stock items and address problems with suppliers
• Investigate and determine causes (what/how/why) for incorrect fabric deliveries/ damaged goods
• Review open PO’s not printed and file PO’s
• Manage and oversee company vehicles and driving staff
• Assist with stock take counts (monthly, bi-annually and annually)
• Compile and review stock reports and expedite open orders
• Monitor price increases and communicate to all relevant departments
• Liaise/ negotiate with suppliers
• Assist with other warehousing/ buyer/ stock take duties

Qualifications

• Matric
• Further training/ qualification in finance/ accounting or bookkeeping an advantage
• 1 to 3 years previous experience
• Strong numerical skills (able to do calculations, reconciliations, costings and estimations)
• Basic understanding of accounting (stock control, journals and purchase orders)
• Computer skills (purchase orders, MS Office)
• Good communication skills
• Able to negotiation with suppliers
• Able to check and control delivered stock (quality, quantity, features)

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.