Cape Town: Buyer – Industrial Equipment (6 Month Contract) posted by Headhunters

Our Client in the FMCG Industry is seeking to employ a Buyer – Industrial Equipment (6 Month Contract) to their team based in Maitland Cape Town.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 35 years experience as a Buyer, Procurement Officer, or Supply Chain Coordinator in an industrial, engineering, or machinery environment.
• Experience working with international suppliers.
• Ability to manage end-to-end purchasing cycles.
• Understanding of technical specifications, materials, and part alignment.
• ERP system experience (UNITY advantageous).
• Master Data management experience.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Process signed quotes and ensure all requirements are accurately captured and aligned with technical specifications before placing orders.
• Manage purchase orders, ensure documentation accuracy, and maintain communication with suppliers throughout the order lifecycle.
• Liaise with Finance to monitor invoice payments according to agreed terms.
• Obtain competitive shipping quotes, track the movement of equipment, and communicate any delays.
• Coordinate delivery, offloading, and handover to internal teams, confirming goods received meet specifications.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with customers, suppliers, workshops, logistics, and finance teams.
• Manage a broad product portfolio with high accuracy and resolve procurement, logistics, and delivery challenges efficiently.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.