Senior Buyer â€“ FMCG / High-Volume Trading Environment

Milnerton
Salary: R18 000.00 - R25 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: FMCG
Reference: CPT000950/LR

Apply before Apr 02 2026 | 30 Days left

Apply

External Application

Vacancy Details

Employer: West Coast Personnel

Job Description:An established and fast-paced trading business is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join its provisions department. This role is suited to a commercially strong individual with solid FMCG exposure who thrives in a high-pressure, high-volume environment.Available to start early May

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing and purchasing a wide range of FMCG products
Compiling and issuing accurate quotations to clients
Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers
Placing and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery
Managing supplier relationships and maintaining product availability
Processing customer and supplier invoices
Monitoring margins and ensuring profitability on transactions
Handling foreign currency pricing and exchange rate calculations (where applicable)
Working closely with accounts and operations to ensure smooth order fulfilment

Minimum Requirements:

Proven experience in a senior buying role within FMCG, wholesale, trading or a similar fast-moving environment
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including basic formulas and calculations)
Ability to manage high volumes of orders and work accurately under pressure
Experience working on an accounting system (Pastel 14 advantageous)
Solid understanding of product ranges and supplier management
Knowledge of foreign currency transactions/exchange rate calculations advantageous

Competencies:

Detail-oriented and highly organised
Strong numerical ability
Excellent communication skills
Deadline-driven
Able to multitask effectively

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on buyer who enjoys working in a dynamic, trading-focused environment where speed, accuracy, and commercial thinking are essential.

Apply

43 people have viewed this job.

About West Coast Personnel

Staff recruitment specialists at all levels: Permanent Placements, Temps, Contract Personnel and CV Services.

What services do we offer? Successful recruitment and selection processes Personality profiling Professional CV preparation for Jobseekers Verification of qualifications, employment history and all relevant details. Reference checks according to competencies. Suitability for position. West Coast Personnel Permanent Placements Having an impressive database of approved candidates, we search the marketplace to find you the best candidate. Our personalized service means that we actually sit down to find out what precisely you need, and through proven processes, ensure that the right person is chosen for the job. Filling your gaps! West Coast Personnel Temps Our Temps are the perfect staffing solution. Clients hire professional skills per hour and have access to flexible, no-fuss employees at competitive rates; we take care of the complete payroll administration and offer negotiable Temp to Perm Placement fees.