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FMCG Buyer
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Germiston, 1401, South Africa
Listed on 2026-01-26
Listing for:
Boardroom Appointments
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Matric (a diploma in Purchasing Supply Chain or Logistics will be an advantage).
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in the FMCG supply chain and with a buying background
- Fast mover and energetic personality
- Strong buying skills in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector
- Outstanding people and communication skills
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a buyer in FMCG
- Demonstrably committed, hardworking, and driven
- Inventory purchasing, management, and control.
- Effective purchasing occurs through mandated budgets.
- Monitor the rate of sale per item and take corrective action where applicable.
- Ensure timely processing of claims and other admin tasks.
- Ensure positive working relationships with suppliers and internal staff.
- Keeping abreast of competitors and the new products on the market.
- Developing an effective and accurate system or process for monitoring purchase orders
- Delivering a weekly purchase order report to supervisors that indicates the invoice number for all closed orders.
- Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any backordered or missing products.
- Assisting the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis
- Effectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate.
- Selecting and ordering products based on contractual agreements with suppliers or manufacturers
- Working with supply chain managers and inventory management to maintain proper inventory levels and report any issues (reporting any issues with suppliers, logistics, or products to the supervisor.).
Position Requirements
5+ Years
work experience
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