Junior Buyer

Recruiter:

Prostaff Holdings

Job Ref:

PS010641/SH

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
A well-established packaging distribution company specialising in the distribution of corrugated, flexible, and labelling products require a Junior Buyer to be responsible for the local procurement of packaging materials, including paper, plastic, and related products working closely with the external sales team to ensure accurate, cost-effective, and timely procurement aligned with customer requirements.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

A Matric / Grade 12 is essential for this role.
A tertiary qualification is preferred but not essential.
Previous experience having worked in a Junior Buyer or related procurement role within the packaging, manufacturing, distribution or related industries is preferred for the role.
Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel).
The successful candidate must have good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Previous experience working with sales teams will be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Handling all local procurement of packaging materials, including paper, plastic, and related products working closely with the external sales team to ensure accurate, cost-effective, and timely procurement aligned with customer requirements.
Buying, ordering, planning and handling stock replenishment in line with MRP requirements.
Working closely with the sales team to ensure that customer sales forecasts are projected correctly.
Sourcing and procuring paper, plastic, and related packaging products from local suppliers.
Obtaining and evaluating supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with local suppliers.
Issuing and managing purchase orders.
Following up on outstanding orders to ensure on-time delivery.
Maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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