Buyer / Procurement Officer

Creative Leadership Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Leadership Solutions in Gauteng is seeking a seasoned Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing of building materials, supplier negotiations, and order coordination across Construction projects. You will ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining strong supplier relations.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in procurement, a National Senior Certificate, and a related qualification in procurement/SCM, with proven construction procurement experience and sharp negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement and purchasing.
• Construction industry procurement experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source suitable construction material suppliers.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and purchasing terms.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Coordinate material orders and ensure timely delivery across projects.

Skills

Construction materials knowledge

Procurement processes

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Cost comparison

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Education

National Senior Certificate

Qualification in Procurement/SCM

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education (essential):

• National Senior Certificate
• Relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field advantageous.

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement and purchasing.
• Previous experience working for a construction company is essential.

Required nature of experience:

• Procurement and purchasing of building materials.
• Supplier sourcing, negotiations and relationship management.
• Construction industry procurement processes.
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier quotations.
• Purchase order administration and coordination.
• Monitoring material availability and delivery requirements.

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Strong knowledge of construction materials and suppliers.
• Understanding of procurement processes within the building industry.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Good cost comparison and purchasing decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement requirements.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND OBJECTIVES

Supplier Management & Negotiations

• Identify and source suitable construction material suppliers.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and purchasing terms.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and reliability.

Cost Control & Quotations

• Obtain and compare supplier quotations.
• Identify cost-effective purchasing opportunities.
• Monitor material pricing and procurement expenditure.
• Support effective purchasing decisions.

Material Availability & Delivery Coordination

• Coordinate material orders according to project requirements.
• Monitor supplier lead times and delivery schedules.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and deliveries.
• Communicate material availability to relevant project teams.

Procurement & Purchasing

• Manage the purchasing of building materials and construction supplies.
• Process procurement requests and purchase orders.
• Ensure materials are sourced according to project requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records.