Buyer

The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing technical, engineering, project and site-services requirements, managing suppliers and overseeing the engineering store.

Main Responsibilities:

Procurement and Suppliers

• Purchase products, materials, equipment and services.
• Process purchase requests and prepare purchase orders.
• Obtain and compare quotations, prices, specifications and lead times.
• Negotiate competitive prices and favourable terms with suppliers.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and hold regular supplier meetings.
• Ensure supplier accounts and procurement records remain up to date.
• Manage outstanding orders, deliveries and payment requests.
• Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment when stock is low.

Engineering Store

• Establish and manage the engineering store.
• Manage electrical and mechanical stock.
• Maintain accurate records of stock received and issued.
• Ensure expensive tools and equipment are properly booked in and out.
• Assist with budgeting and project-related purchasing.

Site Services

• Purchase materials, equipment and services required for civil works and site-services projects.
• Perform ad hoc or other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical materials

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate
• A relevant qualification in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum of one year’s relevant work experience, preferably in purchasing or procurement.
• Experience with technical purchasing or stock management will be advantageous.

Other specific requirements

• Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English, both spoken and written.