PAM 17459 - Buyer (Manufacturing) – East Rand

Professional Career Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Johannesburg is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement activities, including purchasing goods, machinery, and raw materials. The successful candidate will have a Matric and a Supply Chain Diploma, combined with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong negotiation skills, proficiency in English and Afrikaans, and technical knowledge are essential. This role requires effective communication and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Buyer role.
• Relevant supply chain qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, machinery, and equipment.
• Handle all purchasing functions and responsibilities.
• Forecast demand for services and products.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments.

Skills

Buyer role experience

MS Office proficiency

Fluent in English and Afrikaans

Sound communication and negotiation skills

Ability to work independently and multitask

Drivers Licence

Leadership Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

Matric

Supply Chain Diploma

Job description

Employer Description

Manufacturing of Packaging

Job Description

Your duties will encompass :

• Purchases goods, machinery, equipment, raw materials, and parts for internal consumption.
• Handling of all purchasing functions and responsibilities
• Adhere to project requirements, identify cost savings and expedite deliveries.
• Work cross-functionally within a matrix organisational team structure and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels.
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers, ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives.
• Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers and building and maintaining good relationships with them.
• Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided.
• Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
• Have a good understanding of accruals and cut off dates.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Supply Chain Diploma

Skills

• Minimum 3 years experiences in Buyer role
• Proficient in MS Office
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Sound communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and multitask
• Drivers Licence
• Leadership Skills
• Technical Knowledge