Temp Buyer

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Buyer to join their team in Port Elizabeth. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing procurement activities, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Diploma in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Good organizational and time-management abilities

• Ensure accuracy of product pricing and maintain up-to-date cost records
• Create and manage purchase requisitions in JDE and generate purchase orders upon approval
• Place and monitor orders with both local and international suppliers
• Coordinate delivery methods with freight forwarders (air or sea)
• Collect delivery notes and receipts for raw materials and maintenance items; reconcile with supplier invoices
• Maintain and update the diesel tracking spreadsheet
• Create purchase orders for outsourced work in ABACA
• Analyse raw material stock levels and initiate replenishment when required
• Follow up on late or outstanding deliveries to minimize disruptions
• Process monthly raw material usage in JDE
• Support physical stock takes and assist with inventory reconciliation