Procurement Buyer

CGS Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Pretoria is looking for a Procurement Buyer to support the business by liaising with suppliers to ensure timely procurement within budget. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience in a similar role and strong skills in communication, negotiation, and Excel. Responsibilities include supplier onboarding, invoice audits, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. This is a full-time permanent position with opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role/environment.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain management.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and coordinate with suppliers to procure items on time and within budget.
• Collect supplier on-boarding documents.
• Perform supplier price reviews and invoice audits.

Skills

Communication Skills

Planning & Organising Skills

Excel Skills

Negotiating Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in Business Administration

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Application to be submitted to: [e-mail]

Reference: Please use “Procurement Buyer” in the subject line

Closing date: 04 February 2026

Position Type: Permanent | Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

To support the business and Units by liaising and coordinating with suppliers to procure items on time and within budgetary parameters.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: Grade 12, Dip Business Admin, Dip Supply Chain Management and in-depth knowledge of supply chain management

MINIMUM LEVEL / YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years’ experience in similar role/environment

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Collection of supplier on-boarding documents
• Ops Support
• Supplier price reviews
• Invoice Audit
• Unit Support & Control
• Supplier Inspection
• Helpdesk
• Administration
• Self-Management

LINE OF REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION

Responsible to: Procurement Manager

In communication with: Procurement Manager

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Communication Skills, able to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing
• Planning & Organising Skills, able to plan, prioritise, schedule and organise activities and resources to meet deliverables or deadlines
• BBBEE, has a basic understanding of the Procurement element of the BBBEE Scorecard
• Excel Skills, must have advanced Excel skills

ADDITIONAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent numeracy, able to perform basic calculations and have basic Excel skills
• Negotiating Skills, able to effectively negotiate with identified stakeholders, communication Skills, able to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing
• Analytical Skills, able to interpret, compare and analyse data to identify trends and patterns
• Administration Skills, Strong documentation and record-keeping
• Understanding of procurement cycles, RFQs, invoices, and contracts
• Office Software Skills, able to use MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Outlook at an intermediate level
• Accuracy and ability to pay attention to detail and to review pricing, quantities, and simple cost comparisons
• Must have a good knowledge of Procurement policies, procedures and processes
• Own Transport will be an advantage
• Experience knowledge of the procurement and supply chain

DISQUALIFIERS:

• No sufficient working experience in a similar role
• No required qualifications or experience
• Criminal Record

TRANSFORMATION COMMITMENT

As part of CSG Group’s ongoing transformation journey and commitment to employment equity, this appointment will be made in line with our EE and diversity goals. We encourage suitably qualified candidates from designated groups to apply.