Buyer - Rivonia

Top Talent Professional Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement services organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Buyer responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services. The role involves managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and optimising inventory management. The ideal candidate has a Matric certificate and 2+ years of experience in procurement, along with strong negotiation and administration skills. Salary ranges from R25,000 to R35,000.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to analyse data and support decision making.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process new supplier requests.
• Conduct thorough due diligence to assess supplier compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely creation of supplier profiles.
• Develop and maintain a proactive contract renewal pipeline.
• Review and approve all purchase orders.
• Build and nurture professional relationships with suppliers.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Maintain the contract database.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and B-BBEE requirements.
• Manage Gambling Board audit processes.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Good communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers

Excellent written & verbal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment

Education

Matric / National Senior Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Proactis

Job description

Overview

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services on behalf of the Company. This role involves managing vendor relationships, conducting market research, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and optimising inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process new supplier requests in alignment with company procurement policies.
• Conduct thorough due diligence to assess supplier compliance, financial stability, and risk factors.
• Ensure accurate and timely creation of supplier profiles on the procurement system.
• Develop and maintain a proactive contract renewal pipeline report to ensure timely renewals and minimize service disruptions.
• Review and approve all purchase orders to ensure alignment with budgetary controls and procurement standards.
• Build and nurture positive, professional relationships with suppliers to support long-term partnerships and service excellence.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements across procurement and contract management activities.
• Oversee and maintain the contract database, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and timely updates.
• Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, and B-BBEE requirements related to procurement and supplier engagement.
• Manage and coordinate Gambling Board audit processes, ensuring timely completion and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric / National Senior Certificate
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and experience using Proactis (desirable)
• Ability to analyse data and support decision making

Skills

• Strong administration skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Excellent written & verbal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment

Personal Qualities

• A diplomatic and professional approach
• Ideally passionate about sports

Salary

Salary - R25 000 - R35 000