Junior Buyer – Sustainable Buildings

We are looking for a Junior Buyer to join our Industrial Automation Division in Cape Town. The purpose of the role is to select and purchase products locally to ensure that the business will always have adequate stock to meet its requirements. The aim is to deliver value to our customers through high quality, readily available products that supports and facilitates sustainable growth.

Assistant Buyer Responsibilities

• Working with and assisting the Senior Buyer
• Ensure procurement records and documents are maintained.
• Regularly review and update open purchase orders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet purchasing needs.
• Making reasonable choices with the ordering of products
• Maintaining a good relationship with suppliers
• Negotiating well with suppliers to get the best deals on products
• Tracking products and ensuring timely delivery
• Monitoring inventory
• Creating reports on budgets, sales, etc.

Role Requirements

• Matric/NQF4 or equivalent
• 1-2 years relevant experience as a junior buyer
• Netsuite knowledge preferred
• Relevant industry experience advantageous
• Able to handle inventory/stocks
• Competent Professional business written and verbal communications skills. The ability to express yourself clearly and effectively within the company.
• Good numeracy skills
• Good organizational skills
• Proficient at MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook

Personal Competencies

• Excellent time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Disciplined Approach by being Punctual, Strong Attendance Record,
• Attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture
• An ability to be responsive to supplier and internal client requests
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• A creative outlook with a problem-solving attitude.
• Self-motivated – Meet and exceed all that is required of you in your job.