Junior Buyer

Hire Resolve

Johannesburg, Gauteng
R240,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Summary Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Junior Buyer in the Food Industry. The Junior Buyer will be responsible for assisting with the procurement and purchasing of food products for their company. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and a passion for the food industry.Responsibilities:

Assist with sourcing and evaluating potential suppliers for food products.
Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to ensure the best value for the company.
Create and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
Review inventory levels and forecast demand to optimize purchasing decisions.
Monitor market trends and industry developments to stay informed on pricing and availability of products.
Assist with the development and implementation of purchasing strategies to improve cost efficiency.
Work closely with the logistics and warehouse teams to ensure smooth delivery and storage of products.
Assist with inventory management and reordering of products as needed.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
2 + years of experience in purchasing or procurement with international buying exposure.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Advanced Excel.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards is a plus.

Benefits:

Salary: R240k - R180k pa
Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

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Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
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or email us your CV:We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.Hire ResolveIT/ComputerRecruiterAboutSpecialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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