Description:
Job Description:We are looking for a dynamic Buyer to join our team in Cape Town. If you have a keen eye for procurement and supplier management, this is your opportunity to make an impact! Key Responsibilities :Sourcing and Procurement :
- Identify potential suppliers through research and networking
- Obtain and compare price quotations, terms, and product/service quality
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to secure favourable agreements
- Place orders and ensure timely delivery of goods/services
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
- Evaluate supplier performance, quality, and reliability
- Resolve supplier issues regarding delivery, quality, or pricing
- Monitor market conditions and supplier capabilities for opportunities
- Monitor inventory levels and anticipate demand to avoid stockouts/overstocks
- Work with inventory and warehouse teams to optimize stock levels
- Implement strategies to minimize costs and maximize efficiency
- Conduct cost analysis and budget forecasting with management
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
- Monitor expenditures to ensure adherence to budget constraints
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and standards
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier agreements
- Stay up-to-date with relevant laws and regulations
- Coordinate import activities and ensure customs compliance
- Obtain necessary permits and documentation for international shipments
- Manage import/export duties, taxes, and fees efficiently
- Oversee receiving processes and inspect goods for compliance
- Document and resolve discrepancies or damages with suppliers
- Coordinate with suppliers and carriers to resolve receiving issues
- Manage daily operations to ensure smooth stock control and warehouse function
- Ensure workplace discipline and adherence to SOPs
- Train staff on relevant procedures
Requirements:
- Identify potential suppliers through research and networking
- Obtain and compare price quotations, terms, and product/service quality
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to secure favourable agreements
- Place orders and ensure timely delivery of goods/services
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
- Evaluate supplier performance, quality, and reliability
- Resolve supplier issues regarding delivery, quality, or pricing
- Monitor market conditions and supplier capabilities for opportunities
- Monitor inventory levels and anticipate demand to avoid stockouts/overstocks
- Work with inventory and warehouse teams to optimize stock levels
- Implement strategies to minimize costs and maximize efficiency
- Conduct cost analysis and budget forecasting with management
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
- Monitor expenditures to ensure adherence to budget constraints
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and standards
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier agreements
- Stay up-to-date with relevant laws and regulations
- Coordinate import activities and ensure customs compliance
- Obtain necessary permits and documentation for international shipments
- Manage import/export duties, taxes, and fees efficiently
- Oversee receiving processes and inspect goods for compliance
- Document and resolve discrepancies or damages with suppliers
- Coordinate with suppliers and carriers to resolve receiving issues
- Manage daily operations to ensure smooth stock control and warehouse function
- Ensure workplace discipline and adherence to SOPs
- Train staff on relevant procedures
22 May 2025;
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