Buyer

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Own transport & Drivers license
• Diploma or Certificate in Procurement, or related field, will be advantageous
• Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
• Competent in MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Proactive in meeting deadlines and capable of executing tasks without direct supervision
• Excellent & Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Strong negotiation skills and effective supplier management
  

Responsibilities:

• Scrutinise Group expenditures and review procurement processes & SOPs.
• The role encompasses analysing and reducing group spending, giving recommendations to BU managers and managing projects from the CEO.
• Obtaining quotes and purchasing of various items including but not limited to ad hoc requests, stationery, PPE, furniture, and assisting with travel arrangements.
• Benchmarking prices for requests from BUs.
• Reviewing & onboarding new suppliers for the Procurement Department, assisting other BUs where required.