Job Description

The Buyer is accountable to the Procurement Manager of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC).



MANDATE

The Buyer is mandated by the Board of Directors to take responsibility for the procurement of a wide variety of goods and services of the CDC, many of which are highly technical and require the application of procurement standards and procedures, including negotiations.



DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS

The primary objective of the Buyer is to maintain the acquisition of goods and services of the CDC. The works includes reviewing requests, source quotations from suppliers, examining prices, assess suitability and availability of items or services, , affirmative buying, value analysis and other objectives. The duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, perform market research, product tests and evaluations and analyze competitors to determine what products are featured in stores and catalogs. The work is performed independently under the supervision of the Senior Buyer.





In pursuance of this primary objective, the Buyer is required to:

Essential Functions:

Successfully procurement of goods and services for CDC BUs and Programmes for bids below R1 million vat inclusive and make recommendations to the Senior Buyer; Implement and manage quotation processes; Assist BUs in developing and maintaining the Procurement Plans; Ensure that the 3-quote system is fully utilized when procuring from non-preferred service providers; Ensure CSD registered suppliers are selected to obtain quotations; Ensure the selection criteria is implemented; Compile RFQ documentation; Supplier liaison; Form part of the bid evaluations; Follow-up and expedite the procurement requisitions; Purchase Order generation. Create Standard and Planned Purchase Orders in the Oracle System; Manage and control Open Purchase Orders; Developing an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders; Delivering a monthly purchase order report to supervisors that indicates all closed and open orders; Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products; Assisting the BUs with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis; Effectively communicating with the BUs to ensure all purchase requisitions are complete and align with Procurement Plans; Office administration: + Organize, update and retain product information files and purchase order records;
+ Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work co-operatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service;
+ Prepare monthly reports on BBBEE and SMME spending for the organization.
Enforce compliance with established SCM measures within prescribed parameters, Promote the relevance of compliance to policies and procedures and the adherence to regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

A Degree/Diploma in Commerce/ Supply Chain or any other related field of study; Minimum two (2) years buying experience within Public Sector; Computer literacy is important (word & excel); Basic negotiation skills; Be honest, reliable and trustworthy; Subscribe to the principle of confidentiality; Be familiar with BBBEE Act, PFMA and PPPFA of 2000; No criminal record; Driver's license, code EB; Financial administration knowledge; Able to follow Supply Chain Management guidelines for Accounting Officers; Ability to work under immense pressure, use initiative, work independent, communicate at different levels within the organization; Client focused; Analytical; Problem solver; Great planning skills.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Performance is monitored regularly by the Procurement Manager, with reference to Finance Unit Balanced Scorecard and the Finance Performance Chart.

CLOSING DATE: 06 November 2025

CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

CDC reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered.

All applications must be forwarded to

recruitment@coega.co.za

LOCATION: Gqeberha


EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT


GRADE: C1