Procurement & Buyer

Perfect Placement Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement - Buyer for a position in Silverton, Gauteng. The successful applicant will be responsible for identifying and selecting suppliers, negotiating terms, and ensuring efficient inventory management. A strong proficiency in Microsoft packages and a Matric/Grade 12 is essential, with additional qualifications beneficial. Candidates should have excellent negotiation skills and a proactive approach to supplier management. Responsibilities include processing purchase orders and collaborating with internal teams for optimized procurement.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages essential (Word, Excel, email).
• Related qualification (certificate/diploma) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery.
• Negotiate favorable terms and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align procurement with business needs.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure timely stock replenishment.
• Analyse costs and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance, addressing issues proactively.
• Maintain accurate records and generate procurement reports.
• Continuously improve procurement servicing processes.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft packages

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Related qualification (certificate/diploma)

Job description

Job Title: Procurement - Buyer
Location: Silverton , Gauteng
Salary: Market related - Dependent on experience and qualification(s)

Requirements scanners

• Matric/Grade 12
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages essential (Word, Excel, email)
• Related qualification (certificate/diploma) beneficial банк

Duties and responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on price, quality家婆, reliability, and delivery.
• Negotiate favorable terms and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align procurement with business needs.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure timely stock replenishment.
• Analyse costs and implement cost-saving opportunities within budget constraints.
• Ensure compliance with laws, company policies, ethical sourcing, and sustainability goals.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance, addressing issues proactively.
• Maintain accurate records and generate procurement reports.
• Continuously improve procurement servicing processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and pursue professional development.

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:
1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE: Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.