Purchaser Port Elizabeth

Jobs 4 All; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local procurement firm in Gqeberha is seeking a Purchaser responsible for planning and selecting goods and services for the Coega Plant. The role demands expertise in supply chain management, negotiation skills, and strong customer relations. Candidates should possess a matric certification and relevant qualifications, along with at least one year of purchasing experience. This position ensures compliance with procurement policies and effective management of supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in full-function purchasing within a relevant industry.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Confident and proactive approach to anticipate issues and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, selection, and purchasing of goods and services.
• Negotiate best-value purchasing agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent supply and quality.

Skills

Customer relations skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving abilities

Negotiation skills

Education

Matric certificate or higher

Qualification in Business Administration, Purchasing Management, or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Purchaser

Port Elizabeth

Overview

Responsible for the planning, selection, and purchasing of goods and services for the Coega Plant, including both production and administrative functions. This includes conducting market research, evaluating and managing suppliers, assessing and testing products, monitoring purchase requests and orders, preparing management reports, and submitting approved invoices with supporting documentation to Finance for payment. The role ensures all procurement activities align with company policies, cost objectives, and operational timelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to company rules, regulations, and disciplinary policies.
• Comply with all Health and Safety procedures as defined during induction and subsequent training.
• Execute procurement tasks in line with time, quantity, quality, and cost requirements to prevent operational delays.
• Ensure all purchasing activities strictly comply with company procurement policies, rules, and process requirements.
• Prepare and implement the Plant’s purchase plan in accordance with management requirements.
• Procure goods and services per production schedules and departmental requests.
• Participate in budget preparation and implementation aligned with the annual business plan and Plant targets.
• Reduce procurement costs through effective market research, planning, price comparison, and negotiation.
• Negotiate best-value purchasing agreements—optimizing cost, delivery time, and product suitability.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date purchasing and documentation records.
• Contribute to the formulation and continuous improvement of purchasing systems, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure all procurement contracts and documentation comply with legal, financial, and audit requirements.
• Monitor stock levels daily and purchase according to planned or urgent needs.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent supply and quality.
• Maintain and regularly update supplier documentation and performance evaluations.
• Eliminate non-performing suppliers and evaluate suppliers’ financial, technical, and manufacturing capability.
• Conduct supplier comparisons, audits, and performance assessments based on supply ability, price, delivery time, and quality.
• Provide input on procurement process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Manage procurement of parts for Production, Maintenance, Technical, and other departments.
• Negotiate and issue purchase orders and blanket purchase orders; assist with project buying.
• Track backorders for inter- and intra-company orders to minimize supply gaps.

Invoices and Documentation

1. Invoices signed and dated by both the manager and receiving clerk as proof of receipt of goods.
2. GRN attached to the invoice (if applicable).
3. Purchase order attached and matching the invoice.
4. Weekly COD and advance payments submitted to Finance by close of business each Monday.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or higher.
• Qualification in Business Administration, Purchasing Management, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in full-function purchasing within a relevant industry.
• Code 8 driver’s license advantageous.
• Strong customer relations skills.
• Confident and proactive approach, with the ability to anticipate issues and requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and negotiation abilities.