Buyer / Procurement Officer

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building and tiling sector is seeking a Buyer / Procurement Officer in Cape Town. The successful candidate will leverage their negotiation skills and procurement experience to secure the best prices for all product requirements across branches. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to quality and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role.
• Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in tiling, construction, or similar industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate potential suppliers, ensuring they meet quality and pricing requirements.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to secure the best deals.
• Process purchase orders accurately and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Matric or similar qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Buyer / Procurement Officer required in Cape Town.

Are you in procurement with a successful track record in ensuring your company gets the best negotiated prices on all their product requirements?

Our client based in Paarden Eiland requires your eye for quality, strong negotiation skills to buy all product requirements relation to their requirements within the building and tiling sector nationally for all their branches.

Requirements:

• Matric, or similar qualification
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ERP systems.
• Must be fluent in English (excellent verbal and written communication skills).
• Experience in a tiling, construction or similar industry preferred
• Pay attention to detail and be 100% committed.
• Have strong negotiation skills.
• Have a dynamic personality with a spirit of initiative.
• Ensure a high degree of loyalty and confidentiality.
• Portray good time management, discipline and organisation skills.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have problem-solving and analytical skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Source and evaluate potential suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, delivery, and pricing requirements.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to secure the best deals for the company.
• Process purchase orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Track orders from placement to receipt, resolving any discrepancies or issues that may arise.
• Maintain accurate records of all purchasing activities, including purchase orders, invoices, and supplier performance data.
• Prepare and maintain supplier files, including contracts, certifications, and performance evaluations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as inventory control and accounting, to ensure smooth operations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in procurement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.