Remote Buyer II: Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations

Placements24

Randburg

Hybrid

ZAR 420,000 - 660,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Flexible remote work

Career development

Job summary

Placements24, a South African recruitment firm, is seeking a Buyer II to join a remote purchasing team supporting operations near Randburg. The role focuses on acquiring goods and services with emphasis on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and supplier performance.

You will execute purchasing strategies, negotiate terms, process orders, track deliveries, and maintain supplier relationships, working independently in a fully remote setup while collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
3–5 years of buyer/purchasing experience.
Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement software.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Execute purchasing strategies for assigned commodities, ensuring supply meets operational demands.
Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery capabilities.
Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers.
Process purchase orders, track shipments, and resolve delivery and quality issues.
Maintain accurate procurement records and generate reports on purchasing activities and performance.