Junior Buyer

Executiveplacements.Com - The Job Portal; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing concern in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Junior Buyer to enhance their procurement team. The role entails overseeing purchasing activities, managing inventory effectively, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess a diploma or degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years' experience in procurement, along with strong negotiation and relationship management skills. Employment is full-time and entry-level, catering to individuals eager to grow in the purchasing and supply chain sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in procurement and inventory coordination.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes related to spare parts and consumables.
• Strong procurement skills with a focus on both inventory management and supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing consumables stores purchasing and managing inventory levels.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement processes and supplier certifications.
• Maintaining quality assurance standards in purchasing activities.

Skills

Supplier Negotiation

Relationship Management

Procurement Management

Inventory Management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration

Grade 12

Tools

Procurement and inventory management software

Job description

Join to apply for the Junior Buyer role at The JOB Portal.

Position Info: A PMB-based manufacturing concern is looking for a Junior Buyer to join their team.

Responsibilities include:

1. Overseeing consumables stores purchasing
2. Inventory management
3. Procurement activities

This role ensures stock levels are maintained efficiently, supplier certifications are managed, and procurement processes comply with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement and purchasing
• Inventory and stock management
• Quality compliance responsibilities

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Diploma or degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in procurement and inventory coordination
• Understanding of quality assurance processes related to spare parts and consumables
• Proficiency in procurement and inventory management software
• Excellent supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
• Strong procurement and inventory management skills

Suitable applications can be emailed to [contact email].

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Employment Details: Full-time, Entry level, Purchasing and Supply Chain.

Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.