Temple Buyer

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Johannesburg is seeking a procurement professional to administer purchasing activities within an assigned area, negotiate contracts, and obtain goods and services at best value. You will foster relations, provide technical support to requesters, and help maintain supplier catalogs.

Responsibilities include processing requests, catalog maintenance, policy explanations, and timely invoice processing while travel is expected domestically and

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Process assigned purchasing requests, including price analysis and vendor evaluation.
• Ensure supplier products are available in approved catalogs for online ordering.
• Provide customer service to requestors by explaining policies and resolving issues.
• Source goods and services throughout the procurement lifecycle with guidance.
• Assist in ensuring invoices and payments are completed accurately and timely.
• Complete special projects of limited complexity as required.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and business partners.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Procurement / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to administer all purchasing activities within an assigned area. Responsible for negotiation and documentation of assigned contracts, and obtaining goods and services at best value. Fosters relations, provides technical and specialized support to requesters.

The purpose of this role is to administer all purchasing activities within an assigned area. Responsible for negotiation and documentation of assigned contracts, and obtaining goods and services at best value. Fosters relations, provides technical and specialized support to requesters.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned purchasing requests, including price analysis, vendor evaluation, and follow-up on routine and low-cost purchases to ensure orders are delivered accurately, on time, and at the best value.
• Ensure supplier products are accurately maintained and available in approved catalogs to support online ordering through the purchasing system.
• Provide customer service to requestors by explaining purchasing policies, resolving routine issues, expediting orders, and providing product information and general procurement support. This may include training users on the purchasing system and sourcing goods to meet business needs.
• Source goods and services throughout the procurement lifecycle, with guidance and support from a supervisor.
• Assist in ensuring that invoice and payment processes are completed accurately and timely.
• Complete special projects and assignments of limited complexity as required.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, customers, and business partners.

Qualifications

• Must have an active T emple Recommend
• Must have a Degree, or equivalent qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• Strong understanding and practical application of purchasing and procurement principles.
• Experience in sourcing, supplier management, and procurement administration.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively and manage supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience maintaining supplier records and online procurement catalogues.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.