Purchasing Officer

Recruitment Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Officer in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will handle vendor negotiations, evaluate product quality, and ensure optimal stock levels. Key responsibilities include researching vendors and preparing purchase reports. Candidates should have a degree or diploma in Logistics or Business Administration and solid analytical skills. This role offers a chance to contribute to essential operations within the company.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software.
• Understanding of supply chain procedures.

Responsibilities

• Research potential vendors.
• Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.

Skills

Vendor sourcing practices

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree / Diploma in Logistics or Business Administration

Tools

Purchasing software

Job description

Job brief

We are looking for a Purchasing Officer to buy products that are essential for our companys day-to-day operations. You will review prices and quality and ensure optimal stock levels.

Purchasing Officer responsibilities include evaluating vendors, negotiating contracts and preparing reports (e.g. on orders and costs.) For this role, you should have good knowledge of market research, along with solid analytical skills to make sure youre identifying the most profitable offers.

Responsibilities

• Research potential vendors
• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
• Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery
• Review quality of purchased products
• Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage
• Attend trade shows and exhibitions to stay up-to-date with industry trends

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer or similar role
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software
• Understanding of supply chain procedures
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses
• Negotiation skills
• Degree / Diploma in Logistics, Business Administration or relevant field

Please note that :

Suitable candidates will receive an application form via email.

By submitting your CV you accept that we will retain your CV in our database in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Policy.

Should you have not been contacted within 14 days , please consider your application unsuccessful for this spesific advertised position.

We will however contact you once we work on a more suitable role matching your skillset and our clients requirements, hopefully very soon.

Thank You.