SUMMARY:
Junior Buyer: Building Industry (3 months to Permanent)
POSITION INFO:
Junior Procurement Officer
Location: Durban
Salary: R15,000 – R20,000 per month
Industry: Construction/Building Products
About the Role
Our client is looking for a young, energetic and hardworking Junior Buyer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years'''' procurement experience, preferably within the building, construction, ceilings, partitions, hardware, manufacturing or related industry.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is eager to learn, takes initiative and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The position also involves physical stock-taking, so the successful candidate needs to be physically fit and willing to get involved operationally.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12
- Supply Chain, Procurement or related qualification advantageous
- 3+ years'''' procurement experience
- Experience within the building / construction / ceilings & partitions / hardware industry highly advantageous
- Valid Code 8 driver''''s licence
- Own reliable transport preferred
- Able to start work at 07:00
- Good computer literacy
- Strong administration and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Technically minded, with the ability to understand building, hardware and related products
- Physically fit and comfortable assisting with stock takes
Key Responsibilities
- Procure non-stock items, consumables, repairs and maintenance items, packaging, cleaning materials, PPE and other operational requirements
- Monitor and maintain appropriate stock ordering levels
- Obtain and compare supplier quotations where required
- Generate and process purchase orders
- Track outstanding orders and maintain daily and weekly order reports
- Identify and report procurement variances
- Liaise with departmental heads regarding procurement requirements and variances
- Conduct regular stock takes and assist with stock control
- Perform all relevant procurement and administrative functions
- Participate in weekly inter-branch procurement meetings
- Liaise with suppliers and follow up on outstanding orders and deliveries
- Assist the Senior Buyer with international procurement
- Take initiative in identifying procurement requirements and improving processes
- Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers and internal departments
Skills & Attributes
The successful candidate will be:
- Hardworking and reliable
- Energetic and physically fit
- Eager to learn and develop within procurement
- Proactive and willing to take initiative
- Confident and able to communicate at all levels
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Comfortable working in a hands-on operational environment
- Technically inclined and able to learn product specifications quickly
Package
R15,000 – R20,000 per month, depending on experience and suitability.
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