Buyer (Clothing Manufacturer)

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

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Cape Town is hiring a Buyer to drive cost-effective purchasing decisions and manage stock levels. The ideal candidate will possess strong numerical and negotiation skills, a Matric qualification, and 1 to 3 years of experience in a relevant field. Responsibilities include placing purchase orders, managing stock returns, and maintaining supplier relationships. This permanent position offers opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years previous experience in a purchasing role.
• Basic understanding of accounting, stock control, and purchase orders.
• Able to perform calculations, reconciliations, and estimations.

Responsibilities

• Purchase fabric for inventory and non-stock items.
• Manage stock returns and review purchase orders.
• Communicate price increases to relevant departments.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Matric

Further training/qualification in finance/accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Monthly Cost To Company (Market related)

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 timely 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.

The candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• 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

The successful candidate will have:

• 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 negotiate with suppliers
• Able to check and control delivered stock (quality, quantity, features)

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.