Buyer

South Africa·Somerset Westmid

BuyerProcurement & Purchasing

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Key Responsibilities

Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotations. Negotiate pricing, terms, and service level agreements. Create and manage purchase orders accurately and timeously.

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BuyerProcurement & Purchasing

We are looking for a commercially minded and proactive Buyer to help keep our operations running smoothly. In this role, you'll be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services that deliver the best value, quality, and service to the business.

You'll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure the right products and services are available at the right time, while identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and strengthen supplier partnerships. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy balancing commercial thinking with operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.

Negotiate pricing, terms, and service level agreements.
Create and manage purchase orders accurately and timeously.
Ensure goods and services are delivered according to operational requirements.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Monitor supplier performance, quality, and delivery compliance.
Identify cost-saving and value improvement opportunities.
Maintain procurement records and supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and delegated authority limits.
Assist with contract management and supplier onboarding.
Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Warehousing, and Project Teams to meet procurement requirements.
Support inventory optimisation and stock availability initiatives.
Resolve supplier queries, shortages, and invoice discrepancies.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes.

Grade 12 (Matric)
3-5 years' experience in a procurement or buying role.
Proven experience in sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement savings.
Experience managing supplier relationships and performance.
ERP system experience (e.g. Business Central, SAP, Syspro, Pastel Evolution, or similar).
Experience in facilities management, maintenance, projects, or technical environments is advantageous.
Procurement, sourcing, and negotiation expertise.
Supplier and contract management.
Commercial acumen and cost analysis.
ERP and Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Strong communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
Problem-solving ability with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
High integrity, professionalism, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business Management, or a related field.
CIPS qualification, certification, or working towards certification.
Advanced Microsoft Excel training.

Requirements

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Valid South African driver's licence.
Willingness to travel when required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Flexibility to support operational requirements outside standard business hours.
Clear criminal, qualification, and reference checks.