Cape Town Hybrid Purchasing & Supplier Relations Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness benefits

Competitive annual salary

Professional growth and training

Collaborative team environment in a sc

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a meticulous Purchasing Officer to join our procurement team. In this hybrid role you will source goods and services, manage supplier relationships, and translate internal needs into cost-efficient purchasing strategies.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, balance remote work with in-office collaboration, and help maintain supply chain efficiency by monitoring inventory and enforcing purchasing policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement role.
• Understanding of procurement best practices and supply chain management.
• Proficiency with procurement software and standard office applications.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.
• Maintain records of purchasing transactions and supplier agreements.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with relevant departments to prevent stockouts.
• Assist in the development and implementation of purchasing policies and procedures.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Procurement

Supply Chain

Education

Business Administration qualification

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a meticulous Purchasing Officer to join our procurement team. In this hybrid role you will source goods and services, manage supplier relationships, and translate internal needs into cost-efficient purchasing strategies.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, balance remote work with in-office collaboration, and help maintain supply chain efficiency by monitoring inventory and enforcing purchasing policies.