Buyer - KZN318

Astral Foods Ltd; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a skilled Purchasing Officer. This role involves verifying and placing orders with suppliers, maintaining paperwork, and ensuring cost-saving while upholding product quality. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a buying environment. Knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office is advantageous, along with a valid driver's license. Flexibility to work out of hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is essential; certification in Buying is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a buying environment required.
• Experience in FMCG/Food processing and manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify and place purchase orders with suppliers.
• Maintain paperwork flow and resolve supplier queries.
• Conduct ad-hoc tasks as required by management.

Skills

Order verification

Cost-saving strategies

Supplier relationship management

Problem resolution

Paperwork organization

Education

Grade 12

Certification in Buying

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Ideal Candidate Responsibilities

• Verification of all purchase orders and placing all orders with suppliers.
• Ensuring all paperwork is completed daily regarding purchase order verification and orders placed.
• Maintaining a constant flow of paperwork.
• Resolving all queries with suppliers.
• Ensuring cost‑saving at all times, not at the expense of product quality.
• Ensuring protocols are followed regarding account requirements with suppliers.
• Responsible for any ad‑hoc tasks required by the Procurement Manager and management from time‑to‑time.
• Stand‑in duties for the Purchasing department as and when required.
• Sourcing documents that have expired from existing suppliers to ensure compliance.
• Daily completion of RTP’s and follow‑up on all outstanding orders to ensure all documentation is up to date.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 a must and certification in Buying (advantage).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a buying environment.
• 5 years previous experience in the FMCG/Food processing and manufacturing industry will be a distinct advantage.
• ERP systems experience will be an added advantage.
• 2‑3 years MS Office experience including MS Outlook and MS Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport essential.
• Able to work weekends, public holidays and out of usual working hours as required.