Buyer - Clothing Manufacturing

Genuine Connection Promotions (Pty) Ltd.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 240 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to manage fabric procurement and stock levels. In this role, you will be responsible for placing purchase orders, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining quality control of stock items. You will also engage with suppliers to negotiate terms and resolve any discrepancies. This position offers a great opportunity to develop your administrative skills in a dynamic environment. If you have a knack for numbers and a passion for effective communication, this could be the perfect role for you!

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years experience in administration is required.
• Strong numerical skills and basic accounting knowledge are essential.

Responsibilities

• Purchase fabric and manage stock levels to meet customer orders.
• Perform quality checks on delivered stock and resolve issues.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Further training in finance/accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The incumbent 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:

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

REQUIREMENTS:

1. 1 to 3 years previous experience in administration.
2. Grade 12 or equivalent knowledge and skills.
3. Strong numerical skills (able to do calculations, reconciliations, costings, and estimations).
4. Further training/qualification in finance/accounting or bookkeeping an advantage.
5. Basic understanding of accounting (stock control, journals, and purchase orders).
6. Computer skills (purchase orders, MS Office).
7. Good communication skills.
8. Able to negotiate with suppliers.
9. Able to check and control delivered stock (quality, quantity, features).

Those interested should submit their CV’s to: [e-mail] or phone 021 xxxxxxx for more information.