Buyer

FROGG Recruitment

About the role

Overview

Our client is looking for a highly motivated Buyer to join their procurement team in Milnerton, Cape Town. This is a key role within their manufacturing operation, responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, components and services required to support the production programme. The successful candidate will have strong commercial and negotiation skills, and will excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Salary Very Negotiable

Minimum Requirements

Supply Chain Management / Procurement / Purchasing qualification advantageous

3-5 years' experience in a Buyer / Procurement role

Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Experience managing local and international suppliers

Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills

Solid understanding of procurement planning, inventory and production schedules

Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ERP/MRP systems

Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

Sage X3 or similar ERP/MRP experience advantageous

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Drive the purchasing of raw materials, components, equipment and services to meet production demands

Identify and assess suppliers, both locally and abroad, securing the best balance of price, quality and delivery reliability

Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, lead times and other commercial terms

Oversee the full purchase order cycle, from placement through to receipt of goods

Follow up on open orders and flag potential supply gaps early to protect production continuity

Assess BOMs, stock levels, production plans and supplier lead times to determine what needs to be ordered and when

Track and evaluate supplier performance across cost, quality, lead times and delivery reliability

Build lasting supplier partnerships while pursuing cost-saving and supplier development opportunities

Anticipate supply chain risks and put practical mitigation measures in place

Confirm that incoming materials meet the required specifications, quality standards and project needs

Keep procurement records accurate and up to date, ensuring all purchasing data is correctly captured in the ERP system

Compile and present purchasing, spend and supplier performance reports to management

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FROGG Recruitment

Job Nature

Full Time

Educational Requirements

Supply Chain Management / Procurement / Purchasing qualification advantageous

Experience Requirements

5 years

Job Location

Milnerton, Western Cape, South Africa, 7441

Salary

R 25000 - R 35000

Job Level

Mid-Level

Published 2026/10/11 · Reference jd-42b8a5f050e458a772fe59fc42d12e7a