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Permanent - Buyer - Johannesburg - South Africa

Job Number: 78762


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78762
Permanent
Buyer
MS Outlook
Manufacturing
Johannesburg
Gauteng

To source, procure, and sell parts. This role blends procurement (buyer) responsibilities with parts sales/customer service duties to ensure optimal stock levels, cost-effective purchasing, accurate order fulfilment, and strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement / Buyer Tasks

  • Source and negotiate with suppliers for trailer parts, accessories, and consumables, ensuring
  • competitive pricing and terms.
  • Prepare and issue purchase orders; monitor delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt of stock.
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels and reorder points to avoid stockouts or overstock situations.
  • Analyse usage trends and forecast parts demand in coordination with sales/service teams.
  • Manage supplier performance, resolve delivery issues, and reconcile discrepancies in invoices or quality.
  • Maintain accurate procurement records in inventory systems.
  • Must assist with receiving and checking of new deliveries.

Sales / Customer Service Tasks

  • Serve walk-in and telephone customers, identifying required parts and upselling as appropriate.
  • Prepare quotations, process orders, issue invoices, and ensure correct pricing and parts specification.
  • Advise customers on technical part specifications and compatibility.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships including trade and retail accounts.
  • Follow up on quotes and outstanding orders; ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Inventory & Reporting

  • Conduct regular stock counts and ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
  • Produce periodic reports on sales, procurement, stock variances, slow/fast movers, and supplier performance.
  • Assist in resolving any issues/queries related to the above and information required by management.

 


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Qualifications & Experience

  • Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
  • 2–5 years’ experience in parts sales, procurement, in a motor manufacturing industry environment.
  • Strong knowledge of trailer parts, components and part numbering systems.
  • Experience with stock/inventory systems.

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Analytical mindset with good forecasting and planning ability.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organisational ability.

Working Conditions:

  • Office-based with factory site visits, depending on the project.

  • Temporary position.
  • Must be willing to work overtime.
  • Must have own transport.

 

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