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Cape Town: Senior Buyer – Ottery, Cape Town posted by The Talent Room

Cape Town: Senior Buyer – Ottery, Cape Town posted by The Talent Room

Posted on 2025-07-02 00:00:00

Employer The Talent Room
Category Development
Location Western Cape  / Cape Town

Job Summary

Our client based in Ottery, Cape Town is looking for a Senior Buyer to join their manufacturing team. As the Senior Buyer, you will report to the Supply Chain Manager.

Requirements:

  • Qualifications and Experience: Relevant tertiary qualification or a related field with 3-5 yearsexperience in a similar role.
  • Supplier Management: Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with local or international suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries, quality products, and effective communication.
  • Procurement Experience: Demonstrated ability to make good procurement decisions aligned with demand and inventory levels. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to finalise purchase orders ensures seamless processes.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant international trade and procurement regulations to ensure all transactions are compliant with legal and industry standards.
  • Effective Communication: Previous experience in communicating with suppliers for order confirmations, changes, and updates. Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders about procurement-related matters.
  • Supplier Follow-up and Relationship Management: Demonstrated experience in maintaining regular communication with international suppliers to track order status. Prior engagement in addressing procurement issues or delays.
  • Customs Compliance: Experience in managing customs clearance processes for international shipments and ensuring adherence to import/export regulations.
  • Analytical Ability: Capability to analyse market trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities in the international procurement landscape.
  • Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying and resolving issues that may arise during the international procurement process, such as customs delays, quality control problems, or supplier disputes.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous in reviewing contracts, purchase orders, shipping documents, and invoices to prevent errors or discrepancies.
  • Data Management: Proficiency in utilising Microsoft Excel and other procurement tools to maintain accurate records, track orders, and generate reports related to international purchases. Knowledge of Syspro will be an advantage.
  • Cost Optimization: Dedication to seeking cost-saving opportunities in international procurement without compromising quality or compliance.
  • Teamwork: Willingness to work closely with cross-functional teams, such as logistics, planning and finance, to ensure seamless end-to-end procurement of raw materials.
  • Adaptability: Eagerness to learn and adapt to new procurement strategies, technologies, and best practices in the field of international procurement.

Responsibilities:

PO Generation:
Generate purchase orders based on demand and inventory levels.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of PO details.
Collaborate with various departments to finalize purchase orders.

Updates:
Maintain accurate records of procurement activities.
Keep track of changes in delivery schedules, quantities, or specifications.

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Notifications:
Communicate with suppliers regarding order confirmations, changes, and updates.
Inform internal stakeholders about procurement-related matters.

Receipts (GRN/LCT – Goods Receipt Note/Landed Cost Tracking):
Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams for smooth receipt of goods.
Verify received goods against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.

Shipping/Transport Arrangement:
Coordinate shipping logistics with freight forwarders and carriers.
Ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of goods.

Clearing:
Manage customs clearance processes for international shipments.
Ensure compliance with import/export regulations.

Transfers:
Facilitate the transfer of goods between different locations or departments.
Coordinate inventory movements effectively.

Intercompany POs Generation:
Generate purchase orders for transactions between different company entities.

Safety Stock Management:
Monitor inventory levels to maintain an appropriate safety stock buffer.
Replenish inventory as needed to avoid shortages.

Price Changes:
Stay updated on price fluctuations and negotiate with suppliers for favorable terms.
Update systems with revised pricing information.

International Suppliers Follow-up and Monitoring:
Maintain regular communication with international suppliers to track order status and arrange timely collection of goods.
Address any issues or delays in procurement processes.

Supplier Relationship Management:
Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
Collaborate to improve supply chain efficiency and resolve issues.

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