Western Cape: Buyer (Clothing Manufacturer) posted by Manpower Group

• Purchase fabric for inventory as well as non-stock items for internal departments or customer orders
• Manage stock returns
• Review purchase orders (PO’s) and fax/EDI to suppliers
• Follow up on purchases and confirm expected shipping dates; update the system
• Problem solve and resolve errors/ issues on PO’s as required
• Perform quality checks on delivered stock/ non-stock items and address problems with suppliers
• Investigate and determine causes (what/how/why) for incorrect fabric deliveries/ damaged goods
• Review open PO’s not printed and file PO’s
• Manage and oversee company vehicles and driving staff
• Assist with stock take counts (monthly, bi-annually and annually)
• Compile and review stock reports and expedite open orders
• Monitor price increases and communicate to all relevant departments
• Liaise/ negotiate with suppliers
• Assist with other warehousing/ buyer/ stock take duties

The successful candidate will have:

• Matric
• Further training/ qualification in finance/ accounting or bookkeeping an advantage
• 1 to 3 years previous experience
• Strong numerical skills (able to do calculations, reconciliations, costings and estimations)
• Basic understanding of accounting (stock control, journals and purchase orders)
• Computer skills (purchase orders, MS Office)
• Good communication skills
• Able to negotiation with suppliers
• Able to check and control delivered stock (quality, quantity, features)

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.