General Buyer

Chainlink SA; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainlink SA in Boksburg seeks a proactive General Buyer to support procurement, sourcing, expediting and supplier management. Grow your career in mining/engineering with exposure to ERP systems and data analytics.

You will handle POs, source routine items, obtain quotations, and ensure compliance with procedures while supporting the procurement team across multiple commodity groups.

Qualifications

• Matric and professional procurement training are required.
• Minimum 2 years' procurement experience in mining/engineering.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP exposure are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and source routine items from approved suppliers.
• Obtain quotations, compare quotes and ensure procurement policies are followed.
• Follow up deliveries, expedite orders and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain supplier and item data in the ERP system and assist with KPI reporting.
• Support Buyers and participate in process improvements and peak-cover requirements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Quotation management

Supplier management

Expediting

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

CIPS Level 3: Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

Data Analytics certification (advantageous)

Tools

MS Navision

Job description

GENERAL BUYER

Location: Boksburg

Industry: Mining / Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Introduction

An established organisation within the Mining and Engineering sector is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented General Buyer to support the Procurement Team with purchasing, sourcing, expediting and supplier management activities.

This role is ideal for a candidate looking to grow their procurement career while gaining exposure to mining, engineering, ERP systems and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchasing

• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs).
• Source routine and low-risk commodities from approved suppliers.
• Obtain competitive quotations and prepare quote comparisons.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with purchasing procedures and approved supplier requirements.

Supplier Management & Expediting

• Follow up on supplier deliveries and overdue orders.
• Expedite open orders and backorders.
• Communicate delivery updates to branches and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with resolving supply shortages and urgent operational requirements.

ERP & Data Management

• Maintain supplier and item master data within the ERP system.
• Ensure pricing, supplier references, lead times and inventory information remain accurate.
• Assist with procurement reporting and KPI tracking.

Procurement Support

• Support Buyers across multiple commodity groups.
• Assist with procurement projects and process improvements.
• Provide procurement coverage during peak workloads and leave periods.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• CIPS Level 3: Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations.
• Data Analytics or related certification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years' procurement experience within the Mining and/or Engineering industries.
• Supply Chain knowledge and procurement experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working on ERP systems, preferably MS Navision.
• Experience obtaining supplier quotations and managing Purchase Orders.
• Mining industry exposure will be advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel.
• MS Navision or similar ERP systems.
• Procurement reporting and analysis.
• Supplier management and expediting.
• RFQ processes and quote comparisons.

Required Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

What's in it for You

• Exposure to a dynamic Mining and Engineering environment.
• Opportunity to develop procurement and sourcing expertise.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and procurement analytics.
• Broad exposure to supply chain and purchasing operations.