Purchasing Clerk – Material Sourcing & Supplier Excellence

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cape Town seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk for the chemical hygiene industry. This role involves managing purchasing activities, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining supplier relationships. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in procurement and be proficient in ERP systems like Navision or Syspro. Organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Company laptop

Company cellphone

Provident fund

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in chemical manufacturing or procurement.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to self-study and improve skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production needs and prepare purchasing worksheets.
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials.
• Monitor supplier quality and maintain relationships.
• Conduct price negotiations and evaluate suppliers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Supplier negotiation skills

Research ability

Education

Gr 12 or equivalent with math or accounting

Tertiary qualification in supply chain advantageous

Tools

Navision

Syspro

Accpac

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in Cape Town seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk for the chemical hygiene industry. This role involves managing purchasing activities, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining supplier relationships. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in procurement and be proficient in ERP systems like Navision or Syspro. Organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.