Overview
Cape Town (Kraaifontein): My client is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to build strong supplier relationships to drive profitable revenue. This position focuses on efficient procurement, strategic pricing, and stock management while ensuring customer satisfaction and supporting business growth through proactive sourcing and negotiation.
Purpose of the role: This position focuses on efficient procurement, strategic pricing, and stock management while ensuring customer satisfaction and supporting business growth through proactive sourcing and negotiation.
Responsibilities
Respond promptly to supplier, retail, and customer queries; resolve stock-related complaints
Evaluate suppliers, negotiate deals, and manage purchase planning based on sales trends, specials, and cashflow
Manage orders, deliveries, backorders, out-of-stock situations, and customer-specific requests
Liaise with finance on account payments and supplier credit limits
Implement pricing strategies, promotions, and manage price changes
Maintain accurate stock levels, identify overstock or shortages, and coordinate replenishment
Drive process improvements, innovation, and change initiatives
Keep accurate records, reports, and documentation for orders, stock, and pricing
Support HR and training within the mini business unit; ensure SOPs are followed
Assist with warehouse, stocktakes, and ad-hoc duties
Uphold professional standards, effective communication, and personal accountability
Criteria
Strong experience in procurement, stock management, and supplier relations
Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
Strong negotiation and analytical abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to drive process improvement and manage change
Team player with leadership and mentoring capability
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Commitment to personal and professional excellence
For further information and TO APPLY:
https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy/?id=helderbergpersonnel&VacRef=SW006169&preview=faf2fa458d1f7a2f387d295589793c42
About Helderberg Personnel
Who We Are Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally and internationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates. Our recent accolades include the following: Annual Business Awards (Service Excellence) from the Helderberg Chapter of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry PMR Africa Gold Award for an institution doing the most in our sector to stimulate the economic growth and development of the Cape Peninsula.