Agrimark Operations is a growth-focused agri-retail business and subsidiary of KAL Group, which is proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). With over 100 locations across South Africa and a growing ecommerce presence, Agrimark Operations, with its retail branches and specialist brands offer high-quality farming supplies, and a broad range of retail products to a diverse customer base that share the same love of the land and can-do attitude. We are passionate about supporting agriculture, rural communities and lifestyle customers — and we offer our people opportunities to grow their careers in a business with a very unique business model, shaped by growth, customer value and community connection.

The Role

As Buyer, you will be responsible for the procurement of the following product categories and services, namely:

• Vehicles (e.g. trucks, bakkies, forklifts) for Agrimark.
• Transport & Courier services for the Distribution Centre’s.
• Services (e.g. Pest Control, Security, Maintenance Works, Fire Equipment services) required by the Distribution Centre’s and the Corporate offices.

Main Responsibilities

• Serve as Agrimark’s central point of contact for vehicle purchases and fleet agreements.
• Serve as Agrimark’s central point of contact for transport contractors.
• Optimise transport modes and load consolidations.
• Negotiate long-term agreements as well as spot deals with 3PL suppliers.
• Monitor transporter performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the central point of contact for Service / Works contractors.
• Identify and drive opportunities to rationalise service requirements.
• Develop and maintain sound supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with both internal and external key stakeholders regarding the business requirements relating to Services.
• Ensure compliance with transport and service agreements.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma.
• A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience within a similar environment.
• Specialization in transport & data analytics would be an advantage.
• Solid category-specific product knowledge with an interest in procurement will be considered.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage confidently and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Valid Driver’s license with your own transport.
• Willingness to work long hours during peak times.

How to apply

If this opportunity excites you, please follow our application process by clicking the apply button below.

Candidates who are not contacted within 14 working days of the closing date can accept that their application was unsuccessful. Agrimark Operations Ltd applies the principles of equal employment in line with our company’s Employment Equity objectives. Please note that in order to consider your application or interest, KAL Group Ltd will have to process your personal information and that such processing will be subject to the KAL Group HR Processing Notice which can be accessed by viewing it on the KAL Group Ltd website under the following hyperlink: https://www.kalgroup.co.za/legal/