Description:
About the company: Import and export of seafood
Location: Paarden Eiland, Western Cape
Salary: Market-related
Working Hours: 08h00 – 17h00 (subject to change due to operational demands)
Contract Type: Permanent (6-month probation period)
Job Purpose
The company is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Seafood Buyer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing quality seafood products , negotiating favorable terms , maintaining strong supplier relationships , and ensuring accurate procurement reporting . This role demands a deep understanding of the seafood market, excellent stakeholder communication, and strong business insight.
Minimum Requirements
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Matric or equivalent (required)
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Minimum 3 years of experience in buying, sourcing, supplier management, and order management
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Proven knowledge of the local and Namibian seafood market , seafood suppliers, industry standards, and quality control (advantageous)
-
Additional certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Logistics (advantageous)
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Proficient in Microsoft Office , especially Excel; experience with SAP Business One or similar ERP systems is an advantage
Key Skills & Attributes
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Excellent negotiation , networking , and relationship-building abilities
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a critical and proactive mindset
-
High attention to detail , accuracy , and organization
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-
Able to work under pressure , multitask, and meet deadlines
-
Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team
-
Strong time management skills with a sense of urgency
-
Resourceful, energetic, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
-
Capable of delivering against KPI targets and evolving business requirements
Key Responsibilities
1. Sourcing of Goods
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Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with current ones
-
Conduct ongoing market research on pricing, seasonal trends, and regulatory developments
-
Develop sourcing strategies to optimize cost , quality , and lead times
-
Manage inventory levels relative to forecasts and stock requirements
-
Coordinate procurement transactions between suppliers, logistics, operations, sales, QA, and finance
-
Explore opportunities to expand the company’s product offering
2. Negotiation
-
Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements with suppliers
-
Ensure contracts are compliant with internal policies
-
Resolve supplier issues related to quality , pricing , or service delivery , securing favorable outcomes for the business
3. Supplier Relations
-
Maintain and build relationships with seafood suppliers
-
Provide forecasts and monitor supplier performance where applicable
-
Collaborate with senior management and sales on category planning and new product opportunities
-
Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive improvements
-
Promote compliance with quality and sustainability standards
4. Reporting
-
Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier performance, and pricing
-
Provide regular procurement activity reports to senior management
-
Analyze market intelligence and generate insights or recommendations for strategic decision-making
-
Proactively identify and escalate risks or obstacles
Requirements:
About the company: Import and export of seafood
Location: Paarden Eiland, Western Cape
Salary: Market-related
Working Hours: 08h00 – 17h00 (subject to change due to operational demands)
Contract Type: Permanent (6-month probation period)
Job Purpose
The company is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Seafood Buyer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing quality seafood products , negotiating favorable terms , maintaining strong supplier relationships , and ensuring accurate procurement reporting . This role demands a deep understanding of the seafood market, excellent stakeholder communication, and strong business insight.
Minimum Requirements
-
Matric or equivalent (required)
-
Minimum 3 years of experience in buying, sourcing, supplier management, and order management
-
Proven knowledge of the local and Namibian seafood market , seafood suppliers, industry standards, and quality control (advantageous)
-
Additional certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Logistics (advantageous)
-
Proficient in Microsoft Office , especially Excel; experience with SAP Business One or similar ERP systems is an advantage
Key Skills & Attributes
-
Excellent negotiation , networking , and relationship-building abilities
-
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a critical and proactive mindset
-
High attention to detail , accuracy , and organization
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-
Able to work under pressure , multitask, and meet deadlines
-
Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team
-
Strong time management skills with a sense of urgency
-
Resourceful, energetic, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
-
Capable of delivering against KPI targets and evolving business requirements
Key Responsibilities
1. Sourcing of Goods
-
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with current ones
-
Conduct ongoing market research on pricing, seasonal trends, and regulatory developments
-
Develop sourcing strategies to optimize cost , quality , and lead times
-
Manage inventory levels relative to forecasts and stock requirements
-
Coordinate procurement transactions between suppliers, logistics, operations, sales, QA, and finance
-
Explore opportunities to expand the company’s product offering
2. Negotiation
-
Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements with suppliers
-
Ensure contracts are compliant with internal policies
-
Resolve supplier issues related to quality , pricing , or service delivery , securing favorable outcomes for the business
3. Supplier Relations
-
Maintain and build relationships with seafood suppliers
-
Provide forecasts and monitor supplier performance where applicable
-
Collaborate with senior management and sales on category planning and new product opportunities
-
Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive improvements
-
Promote compliance with quality and sustainability standards
4. Reporting
-
Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier performance, and pricing
-
Provide regular procurement activity reports to senior management
-
Analyze market intelligence and generate insights or recommendations for strategic decision-making
-
Proactively identify and escalate risks or obstacles
-
Matric or equivalent (required)
-
Minimum 3 years of experience in buying, sourcing, supplier management, and order management
-
Proven knowledge of the local and Namibian seafood market , seafood suppliers, industry standards, and quality control (advantageous)
-
Additional certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Logistics (advantageous)
-
Proficient in Microsoft Office , especially Excel; experience with SAP Business One or similar ERP systems is an advantage
-
Excellent negotiation , networking , and relationship-building abilities
-
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a critical and proactive mindset
-
High attention to detail , accuracy , and organization
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-
Able to work under pressure , multitask, and meet deadlines
-
Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team
-
Strong time management skills with a sense of urgency
-
Resourceful, energetic, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
-
Capable of delivering against KPI targets and evolving business requirements
-
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with current ones
-
Conduct ongoing market research on pricing, seasonal trends, and regulatory developments
-
Develop sourcing strategies to optimize cost , quality , and lead times
-
Manage inventory levels relative to forecasts and stock requirements
-
Coordinate procurement transactions between suppliers, logistics, operations, sales, QA, and finance
-
Explore opportunities to expand the company’s product offering
-
Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements with suppliers
-
Ensure contracts are compliant with internal policies
-
Resolve supplier issues related to quality , pricing , or service delivery , securing favorable outcomes for the business
-
Maintain and build relationships with seafood suppliers
-
Provide forecasts and monitor supplier performance where applicable
-
Collaborate with senior management and sales on category planning and new product opportunities
-
Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive improvements
-
Promote compliance with quality and sustainability standards
-
Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier performance, and pricing
-
Provide regular procurement activity reports to senior management
-
Analyze market intelligence and generate insights or recommendations for strategic decision-making
-
Proactively identify and escalate risks or obstacles