Buyer (Manufacturing)

• Our client, based in Pinetown is looking for a driven, commercially minded Manufacturing Buyer who knows how to turn smart purchasing decisions into real results. Negotiating the best deals, building strong supplier relationships and ensuring the right materials are available when production needs them.

Responsibilties:

• Purchasing raw materials, components, services and consumables to meet production requirements.
• Managing purchase orders and replenishment of essential stock items.
• Working closely with production teams to identify and prioritise critical stock requirements.
• Building strong supplier relationships while negotiating competitive pricing and maintaining quality standards.
• Resolving supply chain issues to minimise production downtime.
• Monitoring stock availability, supplier performance and purchasing costs.

Requirements:

• Matric certificate (essential).
• A formal qualification in Supply Chain Management and/or Inventory Control would be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ purchasing experience, preferably in engineering, technical buying or manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation, communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• A proactive, adaptable and resourceful approach, with a strong sense of accountability.