Job Description

Job Summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Buyer - Local to join a dynamic technical and manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services from local suppliers to support operational needs.
Key Responsibilities:

• Source goods and services and obtain quotations
• Execute approved requisitions and place orders
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and service
• Check order confirmations and update due dates and delivery schedules
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement improvements
• Expedite open orders and resolve supplier queries
• Assist with annual stock take preparations and participate in stock counts
• Support creditor queries and year-end financial requirements
• Provide training and assistance to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with ISO and health & safety standards
• Perform other reasonable duties as required by management
• Demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving skills to respond to urgent requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Preferred: BCom or relevant 3-year National Diploma/Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related commercial field
• 3-5 years' experience in local procurement, supplier management, or purchasing within a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and local supplier networks
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Advanced MS Excel and MS Office skills
• ERP system knowledge (Acumatica preferred) is an advantage
• Driver's license and own transport preferred
• Willingness to work overtime as required

How to Apply:

• Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Mischa Bornman at

or on LinkedIn * You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV to: Logistics@hireresolve.za.com

• We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise

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Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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