Cape Town (Kraaifontein): My client is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to build strong supplier relationships to drive profitable revenue. This position focuses on efficient procurement, strategic pricing, and stock management while ensuring customer satisfaction and supporting business growth through proactive sourcing and negotiation.

Purpose of the role: This position focuses on efficient procurement, strategic pricing, and stock management while ensuring customer satisfaction and supporting business growth through proactive sourcing and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to supplier, retail, and customer queries; resolve stock-related complaints
• Evaluate suppliers, negotiate deals, and manage purchase planning based on sales trends, specials, and cashflow
• Manage orders, deliveries, backorders, out-of-stock situations, and customer-specific requests
• Liaise with finance on account payments and supplier credit limits
• Implement pricing strategies, promotions, and manage price changes
• Maintain accurate stock levels, identify overstock or shortages, and coordinate replenishment
• Drive process improvements, innovation, and change initiatives
• Keep accurate records, reports, and documentation for orders, stock, and pricing
• Support HR and training within the mini business unit; ensure SOPs are followed
• Assist with warehouse, stocktakes, and ad-hoc duties
• Uphold professional standards, effective communication, and personal accountability

Criteria

• Strong experience in procurement, stock management, and supplier relations
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
• Strong negotiation and analytical abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to drive process improvement and manage change
• Team player with leadership and mentoring capability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Commitment to personal and professional excellence