Buyer - Manufacturing

Time Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the signage and metal manufacturing sector seeks a dedicated Procurement Specialist based in Germiston. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, handle procurement processes, and ensure quality stock delivery while adhering to company standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills required.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying reliable suppliers.
• Negotiating favourable terms and pricing agreements.
• Collaborating with design and production teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Supplier Relationship Management

Job description

Reference : CPT-Meg-1

Do you have excellent negotiation and communication skills managing the buying portfolio successfully in a manufacturing concern? Great opportunity to join our client in his signage and metal business based in Germiston.

The position requires a very well-organised individual who will be dedicated to their tasks ensuring the success of the company!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying reliable suppliers for signage materials and components
• Negotiating favourable terms and pricing agreements with vendors
• Collaborating with the design and production teams to understand technical requirements
• Tracking inventory levels and maintaining accurate procurement records
• Assisting in the development of procurement strategies to optimize cost-efficiency without compromising quality
• Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating for the best pricing
• Processing requisitions and updating management on the status of orders
• Updating inventory and ensuring stock levels are maintained appropriately
• Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders for timely delivery
• Coordinating with inventory, management, and stockroom teams as required
• Assessing quality of received stock and escalating discrepancies to suppliers and management
• Ability to travel
• Assisting Project Managers with technical advice
• Communicating delays on stock with factory management
• Source new suppliers
• Attending to ADHOC projects as requested by Management or operational procedures
• Adhering to high ethical and professional standards
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Maintaining a neat workspace

Salary: Dependent on experience