Buyer

Recruiter:

Cletech Recruitment

Job Ref:

Buyer

Date posted:

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Location:

pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Buyer

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a buyer to join our Procurement Team. This role will include a focus on expediting of local and international shipments, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery whilst supporting our commitment to world-class operational excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

Identifying the organisations purchasing needs.
Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production and QA, to design packaging solutions that enhance product visibility and shelf appeal.
Processing requisitions and updating production on the status of orders.
Updating inventory and managing stock levels.
Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery.
Coordinating with production, logistics and warehouse.
Maintain accurate documentation of processes and procedures, ensuring adherence to ISO standards and facilitating successful audits.
Generating and processing of Branch orders.
Deliver on departmental KPI’s such as supplier OTIF+Q, reduction of demurrage costs, and efficiency improvements.
Loading of relevant price lists and supplier documentation on agreed platforms.
Ensuring that all sourcing activities are done in accordance with the Procurement Guidelines and SOP’s.
Resolving any invoicing, quantity or price variances.
Promoting ethical practices and behaviours with all stakeholders.
BBBEE certificate collection and data capture.

Minimum Critical competencies

Excellent Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in ERP and software systems.
Analytical and methodical.
Detail orientated with a commitment to accuracy in documentation and reporting.

Desired Experience & Qualification

BCom Supply Chain/Logistics, CIPS, APICS or similar.
Experience in import logistics and international trade advantageous.

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