Buyer - Industrial Supplies

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking an experienced Buyer specializing in industrial supplies to lead procurement of raw materials, machinery parts, and services for our client’s operations.

You will source reliable suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, manage inventory levels, monitor deliveries, and ensure quality and compliance within a robust procurement framework for industrial efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer, focused on industrial or manufacturing supplies.
• Strong knowledge of the industrial supply market and key vendors.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read technical specifications and drawings for industrial components.
• Solid understanding of procurement best practices and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure a wide range of industrial supplies, including raw materials, machinery parts, and operational equipment.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring reliable supply chains.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with vendors to achieve cost savings and favorable agreements.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast future needs to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Ensure all procured goods meet required quality standards and specifications.
• Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies or issues promptly.

Skills

Buyer experience

Industrial supplies

Negotiation

Vendor management

Inventory management

Excel

Technical drawings

Procurement best practices

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Buyer specializing in Industrial Supplies to join their operations in Rustenburg . This critical role involves managing the acquisition of essential raw materials, equipment, and services necessary for the company's industrial activities. You will be responsible for sourcing reliable suppliers, negotiating competitive pricing, and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of all purchased items. The successful candidate will contribute to cost reduction initiatives and maintain optimal inventory levels, working within a robust procurement framework designed for industrial efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure a wide range of industrial supplies, including raw materials, machinery parts, and operational equipment.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring reliable supply chains.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with vendors to achieve cost savings and favorable agreements.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast future needs to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Ensure all procured goods meet required quality standards and specifications.
• Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve any discrepancies or issues promptly.

Requirements

• ProvenexperienceasaBuyer, with a focus on industrial or manufacturing supplies.
• Strong knowledge of the industrial supply market andkey vendors.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel .
• Ability to read technical specifications and drawings for industrial components.
• Solid understanding of procurement best practices and compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package.
• Company-provided benefits including medical aidand pension fund.
• Opportunity for career advancement within a leading industrial firm in NorthWest .
• A stable and secure working environment.
• Training and development opportunities focused on procurement and supply chain management.