Buyer - Construction Buyer

Recruiter:

The-Recruiter

Job Ref:

CT002432/GJ

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

35000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Buyer - Construction Buyer

POSITION INFO:
General Description of Position

The Buyer performs a range of detail-oriented, thorough, and organized activities to oversee purchasing and develop new contracts. The buyer plays a key role in procuring quality and cost-efficient supplies for the organization and is required to follow all procurement procedures and maintain an updated list of current and incoming inventory and be responsible for ensuring all goods are purchased with the correct documentation and approvals in place. In addition, this position maintains the office-based goods and provisions store, is involved with the administration processes for Tenders, assists the QS’s in procuring products and services cost-effectively, and ensures that suppliers/service providers’ documentation is in place for BBBEE purposes.

Work Experience Requirements
At least 8 to 10 years prior experience within a purchasing/buying environment with direct responsibility for the sourcing, administrative execution of processes and procedures, and cost-effective purchasing of products and services. It is expected that the incumbent will have:

Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
Ability to negotiate, establish and administer contracts
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently
Accurate and precise attention to detail
Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
Goal-oriented, organized team player
Excellent written and oral communication ability in both English and Afrikaans
Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
An unquestionable level of confidentiality and integrity
A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Email)
Prior experience in working with BuildSmart Accounting Software

Education Requirements

Matriculation / Grade 12 Certificate
Certificate in the use of Accounting Software
Certificate/Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Accounting, Business Management, or a similar field
Certificate/Diploma/B Degree in Finance or equivalent

KPIs
1. Financial – Maximize product/services savings and discounts earned by delivering cost-effective procurement solutions and buying smartly.
2. Customer – Deliver purchasing requirements as needed on a right first time, every time basis
3. Internal Business Processes – Ensure that the entire business complies with all procurement processes from initiation to completion.
4. Learning & Growth – Ensure that a learning and best practice mindset is applied to all purchasing initiatives and that your personal knowledge base remains aligned with developments in the industry and procurement legislation.

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