Buyer Procurement and Stores

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks candidates for a procurement role in Cape Town. The position requires a relevant diploma or degree, with three years of experience in procurement. Key responsibilities include implementing procurement functions, conducting needs analyses, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Candidates should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience in the education sector is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience in a procurement environment.
• Experience in a higher education environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement function in line with policy.
• Conduct needs analysis and handle queries.
• Place orders and manage supplier relationships.
• Write reports and assist end users in procurement.

Skills

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Relevant National Diploma or a Degree 3‑year qualification in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft suite

Job description

Job Knowledge

Relevant National Diploma or a Degree 3‑year qualification in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management.

Skills and Experience

• Three (3) years of relevant experience in a procurement environment
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Computer literacy

Recommendations

• Experience in a higher education environment
• Additional short courses in supply chain and procurement will be an added advantage

Preference will be given to internal candidates who meet the minimum requirements.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Procurement function implementation in accordance with the procurement policy and relevant legislation
• Need analysis
• Handling of queries
• Placing of orders
• Marketing of procurement function
• Price negotiation
• Supplier relationship building
• Supplier performance management
• Liaising with suppliers and keeping up to date with market procurement trends
• Liaising with and assisting end users throughout the procurement function
• Report writing
• General administrationAd‑hoc duties assigned by the line manager

Competencies

• Knowledge of store practices
• Relevant legislation and code of good practice
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Customer focus
• ITS system
• Report writing
• Attention to detail
• Good time management
• Computer literacy on Microsoft suite