IT Procurement Buyer

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

• 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.

• 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.