Job title : Fixed Term Contract Buyer
Job Location : Gauteng, Boksburg
Deadline : December 09, 2025
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- An FTC buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for a business. Duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Achieve repair and maintenance costs by ensuring competitive buying from suppliers ( comply with Central Procurement sourcing procedure) - Ensure timeous delivery and availability of spares / stock to minimize the impact of downtime or stock shortagesDrive quarterly meetings with suppliersDrive SLA discussions with key suppliersRun departmental expenditure reports weekly and monthlyEnsure emergency breakdown purchase orders are created within 48hrsObtain competitive pricing for consumables ( minimum of 3 quotations)Reduce spares holding (by 5% ) by implementing supplier onsite stock consignment ( pay as and when you consume the spares)Source and purchase technical spares and consumables at lowest cost to company.Responsible for investigating and implementing savingsExpediting & liaising with relevant staff regarding lead times, substitutesResponsible for reporting on function and maintenance of dataDrawing up of Schedule Agreements / Service Level Agreements - Maintain accurate records of all purchases - Develop proactive relationships with OEM’s and 3rd party suppliers. - Ensure the security of stockWHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
Key attributes and competenciesAbility to work under pressureGood communication & service orientated skillsPlanning skills with a high degree of control to complete items quickly and efficiently.Ability to think strategicallyLeadership Managing change; influencing others; leading with integrity and respect; owning it; embracing diversityESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of CIPS level 4A minimum of four years’ experience working within a buying / procurement environment for capex and MRO spares and servicesFMCG background experience preferred.Matric / Grade 123 Year diploma or higher in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / ProcurementA degree / Diploma in the relevant field would be an advantage.Store Keeping / Procurement jobs