Junior Warehouse Buyer: Optimize Costs & Inventory

Techbridge Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Techbridge Recruitment in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa seeks an experienced procurement professional to balance cost, quality, and availability within the warehouse and broader supply chain. You will source suppliers, negotiate terms, manage POs, monitor stock, and support demand planning to prevent shortages.

The ideal candidate has strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills with a background in procurement or logistics.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential.
• Relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics or Business Administration is advantageous.
• Previous experience in procurement or buying within a warehouse or supply chain environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimise cost.
• Manage purchase orders from creation through to delivery.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure optimal inventory availability.
• Support demand planning to prevent stock shortages or overstocking.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and performance tracking.
• Ensure purchased goods meet required quality standards.
• Analyse purchasing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Matric

Relevant qualification in Supply Chain/Procurement/Logistics or Business Administration

Job description

Techbridge Recruitment in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa seeks an experienced procurement professional to balance cost, quality, and availability within the warehouse and broader supply chain. You will source suppliers, negotiate terms, manage POs, monitor stock, and support demand planning to prevent shortages.

The ideal candidate has strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills with a background in procurement or logistics.