About the job Procurement specialist / Buyer - Manufacturing (Permanent) North West province
Requirements
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Degree or Diploma in Purchasing, Supply Chain or a related commercial field (advantageous)
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At least 5 years experience in purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment
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Experience in technical, manufacturing or automotive environments
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Strong computer and systems skills
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Good communication and relationship-building skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Able to work independently and take initiative
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Willing to travel when required
Duties
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Purchase equipment, materials, tools and consumables required for production and maintenance
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Create and manage purchase orders and follow up to ensure suppliers deliver on time
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Request quotations from suppliers and compare pricing based on internal specifications
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Work closely with the Finance team to coordinate orders and payments
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Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers and monitor their performance
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Negotiate pricing and long-term supply agreements with suppliers
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Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve purchasing processes
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Support demand planning and assist with forecasting future purchasing needs
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Maintain and update part numbers and purchasing data in the system
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Ensure all purchasing activities follow company policies and procedures
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Source and purchase spare parts, services, equipment and capital items when required
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Assist central procurement teams with sourcing and supplier management activities
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Maintain an accurate supplier database
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Perform general purchasing and administrative duties as required.
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