Strategic Buyer & Office Administrator - Mechanical Workshop

Prudent HR Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudent HR Solutions' client in East London, South Africa, is seeking a proactive Buyer and Office Administrator to manage the procurement of parts, consumables and services for its mechanical workshop, while providing essential administrative support.

The successful candidate will source quality products at competitive prices, maintain inventory and procurement records, and support daily workshop operations. Strong negotiation, detail orientation and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in purchasing/procurement/buying.
• Experience in mechanical workshop, engineering, automotive, manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical parts and workshop operations advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase mechanical parts, components, consumables, tools and workshop supplies.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations based on price, quality and delivery times.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms and supplier agreements.
• Create and process purchase orders accurately and timeously.
• Monitor outstanding orders and follow up with suppliers for on-time delivery.
• Maintain procurement records and supplier documentation.
• Provide administrative support to workshop operations and management.

Skills

Purchase order processing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in Purchasing/Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Prudent HR Solutions' client in East London, South Africa, is seeking a proactive Buyer and Office Administrator to manage the procurement of parts, consumables and services for its mechanical workshop, while providing essential administrative support.

The successful candidate will source quality products at competitive prices, maintain inventory and procurement records, and support daily workshop operations. Strong negotiation, detail orientation and organisational skills are essential.