Buyer

Minimum Requirements:

• Higher Education & Training National Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, or related field.
• Matric / Senior Certificate.
• CIPS or related procurement qualification/certification will be advantageous.
• 23 years purchasing or procurement experience.
• Strong understanding of products/services, procurement processes, and cost structures.
• Proficiency in: SAP Purchasing System, Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Internet and Email Applications.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Valid drivers license will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procure materials, equipment, services, and office supplies in accordance with company procurement procedures and operational requirements.
• Manage Procure-to-Pay (P-2-P) transactions, including purchase order creation, non-catalogue orders, order tracking, and resolution of pricing or quantity variances within SAP.
• Coordinate and manage the RFQ process by obtaining quotations, evaluating supplier responses, and supporting supplier selection decisions.
• Support end users with purchase requisitions, provide guidance on procurement procedures, and resolve supplier or purchasing-related queries.
• Assist with Master Data Administration by identifying new items for coding, maintaining supplier documentation, and supporting contract alignment processes.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable to investigate and resolve supplier invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Gather procurement data, perform basic spend analysis, and generate reports to support operational decision-making and process improvements.
• Ensure procurement records, supplier documentation, and compliance information, including B-BBEE certificates, are accurately maintained for audit purposes.