Procurement Buyer – Detail‑Oriented & Data‑Driven

Status Staffing; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Status Staffing in South Africa is seeking a procurement professional for permanent employment. You will create purchase orders, follow up with suppliers, manage supplier communications, and review quotations to drive cost savings.

The role emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and collaboration with warehouse, planning, and finance teams. Basic MS Office skills are required; experience with procurement systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) and a procurement or supply chain qualification.
• Experience in procurement is advantageous.
• Strong computer skills with Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate, timely local purchase orders and align with schedules.
• Expedite deliveries and update ETAs in the tracker.
• Maintain supplier communications, pricing files and quotations.
• Obtain multiple quotes and monitor price changes for savings.
• Process GRVs and match with POs and invoices.
• Support stock monitoring and forecast adjustments.
• Ensure data accuracy across trackers and records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Proactivity

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Procurement or Supply Chain qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Granite

Omni systems

Job description

Status Staffing in South Africa is seeking a procurement professional for permanent employment. You will create purchase orders, follow up with suppliers, manage supplier communications, and review quotations to drive cost savings.

The role emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and collaboration with warehouse, planning, and finance teams. Basic MS Office skills are required; experience with procurement systems is a plus.