JUNIOR BUYER ASSISTANT/QS SUPPORT

Work Africa; East London; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Buyer Assistant to support the procurement team in East London. The ideal candidate will handle supplier pricing, compile quotations into Bills of Quantities, and ensure competitive pricing for tenders. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in buying or procurement, with strong MS Excel skills and attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary aligned with market rates.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in buying, procurement, or tender support preferred.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Capture and update pricing into Bills of Quantities for tender submissions.
• Maintain and update supplier databases and pricing records.
• Support the QS/estimating team with pricing-related tasks.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Qualification or coursework in Procurement or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

JUNIOR BUYER ASSISTANT/QS SUPPORT – EAST LONDON – Our Client in the Fire Protection Industry is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Junior Buyer Assistant to support their procurement and estimating team. The role will focus on sourcing and capturing supplier pricing, compiling quotations into Bills of Quantities, and ensuring competitive pricing for tender submissions.

Requirements

• Qualification or coursework in Procurement, or Quantity Surveying (advantageous but not essential).
• 1–2 years’ experience in buying, procurement, or tender support (fire protection / construction preferred).
• Strong MS Excel and general computer skills
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with suppliers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and update pricing into Bills of Quantities for tender submissions.
• Compare, evaluate, and summarize supplier quotations for review by senior staff.
• Maintain and update supplier databases and pricing records.
• Support the QS/estimating team with administrative and pricing-related tasks.
• Ensure all procurement activities align with company policies and tender deadlines.

Salary

Salary – Market related

Application Process

Please apply online or mail CV to [e-mail] with “BUYERASSISTANT” as a reference. If you don’t hear from us within 4 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.