Junior Buyer/admin Clerk - Killarney Gardens, South Africa - The Joblink

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Killarney Gardens, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Contact person for this position:
Ronel Bakker

JOB IDENTIFICATION

My client in the Engineering Suppliers industry is looking for a Junior Buyer/Admin Clerk to join their team in Killarney Gardens.

Your main focus will be to source, negotiate and buy consumables to meet the Company's requirements.

This position is available from January 2023.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the planning, selection and buying of consumables for the Engineering Industry
Doing market research, competitor analysis and product evaluation
Place orders and follow up with suppliers
General administration duties as required, filing, stationary, etc.
Support department managers and staff
Report to management on a daily/weekly basis
Act as the middleman between the supplier and accounts department
Prepare reports and updates when required
Negotiate contracts, improve prices and review opportunities for cost savings
Prepare purchase orders
Build and maintain supplier relationships
Ensure compliance to Companies guidelines and purchasing policies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Afrikaans, working knowledge of the Microsoft computer packages
Good interpersonal and time management skills
Being able to handle pressure
Highly organised, ability to multi task, reliable and self motivated
Confident and creative
Excellent administration skills

SALARY
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