Job title : BuyerJob Location : Western Cape, Cape TownDeadline : February 10, 2025Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries The tasks you'll perform Perform all dealings with clients, suppliers, manufacturers and freight company personnel professionally, ethically and efficiently, to ensure the highest possible service levels. Communicate openly, professionally, ethically and efficiently at all times with all internal customers to ensure that the highest customer service level is achieved. Adhere to the various project specific and company procedures, work practices, plans, systems and protocols required to work efficiently and maintain a consistent approach and high standard of work. Responsible and accountable for all expediting functions as directed by the Procurement & Logistics Manager and/or Senior Buyer/Procurement Officer. Responsible and accountable for all logistics functions as directed by the Procurement & Logistics Manager and/or Senior Buyer/Procurement Officer. Ensure all assigned purchasing processes are followed strictly in accordance with documented and authorised company procedures. The expertise you'll bring Qualification in a purchasing discipline preferred. A minimum of 3 years' proven experience in purchasing, expediting, transport and logistics disciplines, in mining, minerals, engineering, or construction industries. Projects experience with demonstrable procurement, purchasing, expediting, cost control and transport & logistics knowledge. South African Citizen or Permanent Resident. Cape Town based. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High degree of professional ethics. A sound knowledge of international and local purchasing practices. A sound knowledge of international and local tendering and contract laws regulations and practices. A sound knowledge of international freight laws, regulations and practices together with domestic transporting practices and regulations. Demonstrated experience with computerised purchasing and logistics systems, and their operation and applications. Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office. Strong negotiating skills. Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to own and prioritise Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables, within budget and schedule constraints. Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and colleagues. Store Keeping/Procurement jobs