Junior Buyer

Partserve Channel Support (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An IT outsourcing company in Gauteng is seeking a Junior Buyer to source and purchase IT spare parts and accessories. This full-time, on-site role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. Candidates should have strong organizational, negotiation, and analytical skills, along with a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing and purchasing IT spare parts and accessories.
• Ability to maintain optimal inventory levels and manage purchase orders.
• Relevant experience in the IT industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing IT spare parts and accessories.
• Negotiating with suppliers and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Managing purchase orders and ensuring timely delivery of goods.
• Working closely with various departments to meet business requirements.
• Participating in stock-taking activities.

Skills

Sourcing and purchasing IT spare parts and accessories

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Company Description

PartServe Channel Support (Pty) Ltd is South Africa's leading IT outsource warranty management company, representing renowned brands such as Acer, Lenovo, Epson, Canon, Sony PlayStation, Zebra, IBM, MSI, NEC, and Kyocera.

With five branches across the country, we stock and sell spare parts for officially supported and other branded IT products.

PartServe is also known for its PowerServe brand of universal Laptop AC adapters and lightning protection products.

Additionally, we provide first-class IT asset disposal solutions and are active in the refurbishment and resale of second-hand PC and printing equipment.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role based in Sandton for a Junior Buyer. The Junior Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing IT spare parts and accessories, negotiating with suppliers, maintaining optimal inventory levels, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods.

The role includes working closely with various departments to meet business requirements and participating in stock-taking activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing and purchasing IT spare parts and accessories
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to maintain optimal inventory levels and manage purchase orders
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Relevant experience in the IT industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field