Candidate Info

Buyer (Junior / Senior)

Available for exploratory interviews.
Ref: EP1190586

Company classification: Produce Commodities (mined, natural resources or grown, e.g. chemicals, gold, agriculture, energy (i.e. Eskom Generation)) Industry in: Supply Chain Management Logistics and 3PL - Warehousing | Transportation | Fleet Management Highest formal qualification and other: Degree Discipline: Logistics Years of experience range: 1 to 2 years (Less than 1 year management) Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 151 000 - 250 000, per annum Nationality: South African Home and other languages: Afrikaans, English, IsiZulu, SiSwati Gender: Female Ethnicity: African/Black Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions internationally.



Online Interview Questionnaire

Primary purpose of current/most recent position:

Deliver goods on time in full to keep the business units running

Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:

Issue tenders and RFQs based on specifications and scope of work. Evaluate tenders and clarify bids Interpret demand signals to create purchase orders for materials and ensure timely PO close-out Overall OTIF delivery on POs created PO 'health'- in terms of PO tracking, and close-out Execute all expediting activities for POs created Critical / key items proactively expedited Late / overdue deliveries (non-critical) deliveries resolved in a timely manner Be accountable for timely escalation with suppliers in cases of delivery time or quality breaches Issues identified, recorded, mitigated and where applicable escalated appropriately

Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:

Results driven trainee buyer capable of meeting internal supply needs while maintaining operational goals. Experienced in procuring compressor spares and driving business success. Sharp individual well-versed in using exemplary analytical and technical skills to ensure stakeholder satisfaction. Looking to use smart mind and logistics experiences to tackle new challenges within your supply chain.

Ideal business title:

Buyer/Expeditor Material Replenishment Planner

Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:

Develop an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders Deliver a weekly purchase order report to management that indicates the vendor invoice number for all closed purchase orders Work with the inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products Assist the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis Establish reliable lines of contact with field management team to ensure that all field purchase orders are accurate

Skill area of competence:

Procure to Pay Process Reporting and Analysis Replenishment planning Stakeholder engagement Problem Solving Expediting and vendor management Commodity analysisjn

Career summary:

1 years Supply Chain services - Procurement and Materials Replenishment Planning

What do you absolutely love doing:

Passionate about meeting new people of diverse cultures. Having a positive outlook on life Being able to express my love for music and cultural expressions

Ideal company (culture and values):

Diversity and Inclusion Environmental Safety Integrity and Respect Innovation and Customer Satisfaction


If you are looking for a Buyer (Junior / Senior), then do get in touch.

Call the Head Office – Gauteng, SA. + 27 10 597 0862.



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