Procurement Buyer I — Benoni (On-Site & Growth)

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and development

Supportive and collaborative team

Benoni location

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a proactive Buyer I to join its Benoni purchasing team. This on-site role involves managing end-to-end procurement for assigned categories, including sourcing, quotes, negotiation, and placing orders.

Ideal for an early-career professional eager to learn and grow within procurement. You will work closely with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely, cost-effective purchases, maintain records, and support inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 1–3 years of purchasing/procurement experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions accurately and efficiently.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotes, and compare proposals.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Place purchase orders and manage them through to delivery.
• Maintain records of purchasing activities and supplier communications.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand needs and provide updates.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues or discrepancies.
• Assist in inventory management to prevent shortages.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a relevant field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a proactive Buyer I to join its Benoni purchasing team. This on-site role involves managing end-to-end procurement for assigned categories, including sourcing, quotes, negotiation, and placing orders.

Ideal for an early-career professional eager to learn and grow within procurement. You will work closely with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely, cost-effective purchases, maintain records, and support inventory management.