Pretoria: Junior Buyer / Sourcing Assistant – Plant Procurement (Mid Entry ) posted by Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd
Posted on 2025-06-17 00:00:00
| Employer | Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd |
|---|---|
| Category | Packaging |
| Location | Gauteng / Pretoria |
Job Summary
We are looking for a reliable and proactive Junior Buyer / Sourcing Assistant to support daily plant operations by managing local and urgent purchases. This hands-on, factory-floor-facing role involves sourcing consumables, tools, spare parts, and servicesideal for a junior candidate starting a career in procurement or operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the daily purchasing of factory requirements, including:
- General tools, cleaning items, lubricants, PPE, basic spares, stationery, etc.
- Emergency or breakdown-related parts from nearby vendors.
- Collect purchase requests and specifications from maintenance, production, and admin teams.
- Source quotes from approved or local suppliers and help negotiate prices.
- Raise purchase requisitions and submit for approvals in accordance with company policy.
- Track deliveries, manage petty cash (if applicable), and ensure items reach the requesting department.
- Maintain proper records of purchases, invoices, and delivery notes.
- Coordinate with the storekeeper and report stock shortages of recurring sundries.
- Perform occasional site visits to local suppliers or service providers.
- Assist the plant manager or procurement officer with any ad-hoc sourcing tasks.
Requirements:
- Matric or NQF Level 4 (Higher Certificate or Diploma in Procurement/Logistics is a plus).
- 5- 6 years of experience in plant-level purchasing or administration in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
- Must be able to communicate in English and at least one local language.
- Strong organizational skills and a sense of urgency in task completion.
- Valid drivers license and ability to visit nearby vendors (advantageous).
- Basic knowledge of MS Excel and/or purchasing software is desirable.
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