Buyer / Procurement Officer

Job Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement company in Gauteng seeks a skilled Procurement / Buyer to manage purchasing activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Office Automation Industry, strong negotiation skills, and a proven record in supplier management. Responsibilities include sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and enhancing procurement strategies. A Matric qualification and own reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a Procurement / Buyer in the Office Automation Industry.
• BPO system experience and knowledge would be beneficial.
• Two to three years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the purchasing of all goods and services.
• Identify potential supplier sources and conduct vendor interviews.
• Negotiate favorable supplier agreements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Decision-making aptitude

Data analysis

Leadership capabilities

Education

Matric

Experience in Procurement/Buyer

Tools

Supplier management software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the purchasing of all the goods and services
• Identify potential supplier sources, conducting interviews with potential vendors
• Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies
• Negotiating favorable supplier agreements and managing supplier and vendor contracts
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Examine and test existing contracts
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
• Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases.
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors / suppliers.
• Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data

There are four major goals of purchasing :

• maintain the right supply of products and services, maintain the quality standards of the operation, minimize the amount of money the operation spends
• , and stay competitive with similar operations.
• The "Right Quality"
• The "Right Quantity"
• The "Right Place"
• The "Right Time"
• The "Right Price"

Requirements :

• Proven working experience as a Procurement / Buyer in the Office Automation Industry
• BPO system experience and knowledge would be beneficial
• Two to three years experience
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Well presented
• Own reliable vehicle
• Matric