The Person:

• Matric.
• Degree or Diploma in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years' procurement or buying experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Proven experience negotiating prices with suppliers.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

• Purchase products from approved suppliers.
• Source products and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Process purchase orders, GRVs and GRAs.
• Reconcile purchases at month-end.
• Handle supplier invoices and creditor-related administration.
• Run daily back-order reports and follow up on outstanding orders.
• Update pricing and negotiate special pricing where possible.
• Prepare quotations for customers and sales representatives.
• Resolve supplier and branch queries promptly.
• Conduct monthly buyout stock takes.
• Assist branches in sourcing the best products at the most competitive prices.

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with a solutions-driven approach.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and able to work independently.