Buyer / Purchasing Officer Produce, Western Cape

Par Excellance H.R.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Buyer / Procurement Officer in Cape Town. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, conduct market research, and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective procurement. Applicants should possess a minimum of 5 years' experience in sourcing and procurement, with strong negotiation and organizational skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in sourcing/evaluating suppliers and negotiation.
• Experience in supply chain and inventory management.
• Ability to monitor stock levels and ensure compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers.
• Conduct market research to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with internal departments on requirements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Gr.12 / N.D. / B. Tech. or B. Sc. in Supply Chain/Purchasing/Agronomy/Horticulture

Tools

MS Office

OMNI Acc./Outlook

Job description

BUYER / PROCUREMENT OFFICER PRODUCE, WESTERN CAPER tctc Neg.Gr.12 / N.D. / B.

Tech.

/ B. Sc.

Supply Chain / Purchasing / Agronomy / Horticulture; MS Office / OMNI Acc.

/ Outlook.

5 Years' factory exp. sourcing / evaluating suppliers / products / services / negotiating / purchasing processes / supply chain / inventory / supplier / farmer management of food / vegetables / fruit / pack materials / spare parts / cleaning chemicals / PPE / services to support business operations while ensuring cost / efficiency / quality / timely delivery.

Must have strong negotiation / communication / organisational skills / be detail- oriented / proactive / able to work under pressure / meet deadlines.

Must monitor stock levels / collaborate with internal departments on requirements / conduct market research to identify cost-saving opportunities / negotiate pricing / contracts / payment terms with suppliers / ensure compliance with company policies / industry regulations / raise purchase orders / maintain accurate procurement records / build / maintain strong supplier relationships.

Supportive team environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Cape Town G

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