Junior Buyer
Posted on 2025-04-09
| Employer | People Dimension |
|---|---|
| Salary | 20000 |
| Category | Trade Artisans Technical |
| Location | Gauteng / Pretoria |
Job Summary
Introduction
A well-established construction company based in Silverton is looking for a Junior Buyer (Civil Industry) to join their dynamic company.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Sourcing and Procurement: Identify and source suppliers for materials, equipment, and services required for civil engineering projects.
- Vendor Management: Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and negotiate favourable terms and pricing.
- Purchase Orders: Prepare and issue purchase orders based on project requirements, specifications, and budget constraints.
- Price Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, terms, and discounts with suppliers to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality and compliance.
- Material Requisition: Collaborate with project managers and engineers to understand project requirements and generate material requisitions.
- Supplier Evaluation: Evaluate supplier performance based on criteria such as quality, delivery time, and adherence to contractual agreements.
- Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, track deliveries, and coordinate with warehouse personnel to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize stockouts.
- Contract Compliance: Ensure compliance with contract terms, specifications, and applicable regulations in all procurement activities.
- Cost Analysis: Analyse costs and expenditures related to procurement activities to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions, contracts, and correspondence with suppliers.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Education: A bachelor`s degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field is typically required. Relevant coursework in procurement or logistics is advantageous.
- Experience: Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably in the construction or civil engineering industry, is beneficial. Experience as a purchasing assistant or procurement intern can be valuable for a junior role.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Build Smart Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting, is essential. Familiarity with procurement software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is a plus.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary for analysing supplier proposals, conducting cost comparisons, and evaluating bids.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are important for liaising with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and team members.
- Negotiation Skills: The ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers to secure favourable pricing, terms, and conditions is essential.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills are required to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail is important when reviewing contracts, specifications, and purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance
Package & Remuneration
R 20 000 – R 25 000 CTC pm.
Interested?
Please forward your CV to People Dimension
Junior Buyer position available in Gauteng, Pretoria. This job position was posted by People Dimension. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-04-09 at 13:25:25 in the Trade Artisans Technical category
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