Senior Buyer

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University invites applications for a Senior Buyer (Post Level 7) at the Stellenbosch Campus. The role encompasses administration, coordination, and management of total purchasing processes, including supplier quotes, product and market research, and import/export administration.

The ideal candidate holds an Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (NQF7) with at least five years in purchasing, and demonstrates accuracy under pressure, independence, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• Advanced diploma (NQF7) in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or similar.
• Five years' relevant experience in a purchasing environment.
• The ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Proven ability to function independently and in a team.
• Basic computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• A valid Code EB driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Administration, coordination and management of the total purchasing processes (placing and following up on orders, shipping orders, following up and timely payment of orders).
• Quality control of products delivered.
• Solicitation of quotes.
• Applying SU's purchasing and tender policy with regard to all purchases.
• Liaising with staff, students and external parties in terms of enquiries with regard to purchasing related issues, as well as the application of the purchasing and tender policy.
• Purchasing products and services.
• Product and market research.
• Administration of imports, exports and custom clearance.
• Import and export permit applications.

Skills

Five years' experience

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Independent work

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Advanced diploma (NQF7) in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or similar

Job description

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Purchasing and Provision Division

Senior Buyer (Post Level 7)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. AV/368/0926

The Purchasing and Provision Division is responsible for administration, coordination and management of the total purchasing processes of Stellenbosch University (SU).

Afdeling Aankope en Voorsieningsdienste

Senior Aankoper (Posvlak 7)

(Stellenbosch-kampus)

Verw. AV/368/0926

Die Afdeling Aankope en Voorsieningsdienste a administratie, koördineer en bestuur die totale aankope proces van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US).

• Duties/Pligte
• Administration, coordination and management of the total purchasing processes (placing and following up on orders, shipping orders, following up and timely payment of orders).
• Quality control of products delivered.
• Solicitation of quotes.
• Applying SU's purchasing and tender policy with regard to all purchases.
• Liaising with staff, students and external parties in terms of enquiries with regard to purchasing related issues, as well as the application of the purchasing and tender policy.
• Purchasing products and services.
• Product and market research.
• Administration of imports, exports and custom clearance.
• Import and export permit applications.
• Administreer, koördineer en bestuur die totale aankope-proses (plasing, versending, verskeping, opvolg en stiptelike betaling van bestellings).
• Kwaliteitsbeheer in terme van produkte gelewer.
• Verkryging van kwotasies.
• Toepassing van die US se aankope- en tenderbeleid ten opsigte van alle aankope.
• Skakel met personeel, studente en eksterne belanghebbers ten opsigte van navrae met betrekking tot aankoopverwante aangeleenthede en die toepassing van die aankope- en tenderbeleid.
• Aankoop van produkte en dienste.
• Produk- en marknavorsing.
• Administrasie van invoer, uitvoer en douane-klaring.
• Invoer- en uitvoer-permitaansoeke.
• Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
• Advanced diploma (NQF7) in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or similar.
• Five years' relevant experience in a purchasing environment.
• The ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Proven ability to function independently and in a team.
• Basic computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• A valid Code EB driver's licence.
• Gevorderde diploma (NKR 7) in Verkrygings- en Voorsieningskettingbestuur of soortgelyk.
• Vyf jaar se toepaslike ervaring in 'n aankoopomgewing.
• Die vermoë om akkuraat onder druk te werk.
• Bewese vermoë om onafhanklik sowel as in 'n span te funksioneer.
• Basiese rekenaarvaardigheid in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Goeie interpersoonlikevaardighede.
• Goeie probleemoplossingsvaardighede.
• 'n Geldige Kode EB-rybewys.
• Recommendation/Aanbeveling
• Knowledge of natural, medical science and engineering products.
• Kennis van natuur- en mediese wetenskap, en ingenieursweseprodukte.

#PSS

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Die Universiteit Stellenbosch is tot gelyke indiensneming (GI) verbind, en aanstellings word ooreenkomstig die institusionele GI-plan gemaak.

Die Universiteit Stellenbosch behou die reg voor om nie 'n aanstelling te maak nie.

Die Universiteit behou die reg voor om kwalifikasies na te gaan en agtergrondinligting oor alle kandidate in te win.

Indien u nie binne vier tot ses weke na die sluitingsdatum van die Universiteit verneem nie, aanvaar asseblief dat u aansoek onsuksesvol was.

• Enquiries/Navrae Enquiries about this post: Mr PC Basson on 021 808 4500, or at [e-mail]

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [e-mail]

Navrae oor hierdie pos: Mnr. PC Basson by 021 808 4500, of by [e-mail]

Navrae oor vergoeding/voordele en tegniese ondersteuning met die elektroniese aansoekproses: Menslike Hulpbronne Kliëntedienssentrum by 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), of 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), of by [e-mail]

• CurrencyZAR Commencement Date01-Nov-2026 Closing Date18-Sep-2026 Amount of Travel Work At Home