Buyer

Istaff Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in FMCG manufacturing is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. This role requires effective communication and problem-solving abilities, as well as an understanding of demand forecasting. If you meet these qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 3 years buying experience in Finance, Procurement, or Admin.
• Proven success in corporate FMCG manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing goods and services within set targets.
• Cultivate and maintain effective supplier partnerships.
• Support the Procurement Manager in supplier negotiations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Numerical

Problem Solving

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12; relevant tertiary qualification preferred
• 3 years buying experience (Finance, Procurement, Admin)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities
• Commercial and financial awareness; understands impact of failure on operations
• Understands demand forecasting and can plan / procure independently
• SAP knowledge advantageous
• Proven success in corporate FMCG manufacturing preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing goods and services within set targets
• Proactively communicate and resolve supply-related issues
• Cultivate and maintain effective supplier partnerships
• Handle discrepancies in pricing, quality, delivery, and invoicing
• Provide regular reports and updates on procurement activities
• Collaborate with the procurement team to identify and implement improvements
• Adhere to company purchasing policies and procedures
• Support the Procurement Manager in supplier negotiations and communication

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