Buyer

Overview

• Our client is looking for a highly motivated Buyer to join their procurement team in Milnerton, Cape Town. This is a key role within their manufacturing operation, responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, components and services required to support the production programme. The successful candidate will have strong commercial and negotiation skills, and will excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Salary Very Negotiable

Minimum Requirements

• Supply Chain Management / Procurement / Purchasing qualification advantageous
• 3-5 years' experience in a Buyer / Procurement role
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience managing local and international suppliers
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills
• Solid understanding of procurement planning, inventory and production schedules
• Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ERP/MRP systems
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Sage X3 or similar ERP/MRP experience advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Drive the purchasing of raw materials, components, equipment and services to meet production demands
• Identify and assess suppliers, both locally and abroad, securing the best balance of price, quality and delivery reliability
• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, lead times and other commercial terms
• Oversee the full purchase order cycle, from placement through to receipt of goods
• Follow up on open orders and flag potential supply gaps early to protect production continuity
• Assess BOMs, stock levels, production plans and supplier lead times to determine what needs to be ordered and when
• Track and evaluate supplier performance across cost, quality, lead times and delivery reliability
• Build lasting supplier partnerships while pursuing cost-saving and supplier development opportunities
• Anticipate supply chain risks and put practical mitigation measures in place
• Confirm that incoming materials meet the required specifications, quality standards and project needs
• Keep procurement records accurate and up to date, ensuring all purchasing data is correctly captured in the ERP system
• Compile and present purchasing, spend and supplier performance reports to management