IT Procurement Buyer, Pinelands

Description

Job Description

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Procurement Buyer to be based at our client in Pinelands, Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

Liaise with suppliers to confirm estimated time of arrivals (ETAs) and stock on hand (SOH).
Compile 2-week run rates based on item usage and sales statistics.
Perform regular price checks and updates to ensure competitiveness with major retailers.
Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure reliability and collaboration.
Ensure on-demand items are consistently in stock when available from suppliers.
Place orders for all sales staff and across multiple locations.
Process customer credit invoices promptly and accurately.
Write off inventory used internally.
Process supplier credits and manage related documentation.
Coordinate supplier and internal staff training sessions as required.
Assist with marketing promotions from a procurement perspective.
Book in trade-in items and manage associated records.
Source new products and suppliers to enhance product offerings and supplier performance.
Return aged stock to suppliers for credit or redistribution to fast-selling lines.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic numeracy, accurate in performing simple calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Ability to multitask and manage multiple procurement related tasks simultaneously.
Confident telephonic communication skills.
Computer literate.
Skilled negotiator with a focus on securing cost-effective and beneficial terms.
Well-organised with strong time management and attention to detail.

Requirements
Procurement Buyer, IT

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