272 Buyer Assistant jobs in South Africa

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a Assistant Buyer in the Steel Manufacturing Industry
• Relevant Tertiary Education required
• Proficient in Pastel | MS Office essential
• Strong knowledge of Steel description and terminology will be beneficial
• Valid Driver's License and own Transport required
• Contactable references and payslips required

Salary Structure:

• Basic Salary of between R 15 000 and R 20 000 negotiable based on experience
• Incentives
• Benefits

(Only suitable candidates will be shortlisted and contacted within 14 days)

County Fair, a division of Astral Operations Limited , have an opportunity for an Assistant Buyer in the Procurement team based in Epping in the Western Cape.The purpose of the role is to assist the Buyer with all administrative tasks for the procurement of goods and services. The Assistant Buyer will be required to assist the business with any procurement assistance in the absence of the Buyer.Qualifications And Experience RequiredMinimum Grade 12 A formal qualification in Purchasing or Finance would be a great advantage A minimum of 3 years’ experience in sourcing of goods and price negotiation Previous experience in the FMCG/Food processing and manufacturing industry will be a distinct advantage Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook & MS Power Point) Experience using the LN ERP system (or similar) Other RequirementsA valid driver’s license and own transport is essential Able to work weekends, public holidays and out of usual working hours as required Able to build relationships with suppliers in the best interests of the company Must be proactive and be able to work accurately and independently Be a team player, deadline driven, and have personal and professional integrity The Ideal Candidate Will Be Responsible ForAssisting the Buyer with all procurement administration Communicating with suppliers on a daily basis regarding requisition verification, gathering quotations, placing orders, following up on orders, gathering outstanding invoices, having invoices approved by site management and resolving supplier queries Daily and weekly reporting and clearing of requisitions and outstanding orders Working on an integrated electronic procurement system (LN System) which requires exporting of data into MS Excel, requisition verification and document attachment. Processing and vetting of a large volume of documents for commitment and compliance to requirements and policy, ensuring continuous business improvement (20 Keys) Responsible for any ad-hoc tasks required by the Buyer and site management from time-to-time Stand-in duties for the Buyer, Driver and within the Purchasing department as and when required #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive.We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

We are seeking an Inventory Management Specialist who has proven Inventory & Materials Management forecasting expertise with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills and customer service expertise .

Why Join Aggreko?

Role to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa

Competitive compensation

Retirement Annuity Scheme

Aggreko’s Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan

Ad-hoc travel across Africa and potentially UAE / global may be required from time to time.

Role Overview : As Inventory Management Specialist, you will be responsible for Africa’s inventory forecast, analyses, optimization, compliance and budget fulfilment. This role requires close collaboration with our warehouse / store’s personnel at various clients’ sites across Africa and other stakeholders (including supporting our UAE central warehouse).

What you’ll do :

Inventory Forecast & Planning based on fleet profile and consumption for each site.

Ability to perform complex analyses for inventory optimization opportunities identification, including SLOB (Slow-moving and obsolete) stock.

Organize & support quarterly stock counts across all sites. System coordination to enable effective stock levels, MRP and full lead times are considered.

Analyze and improve $ / kVA and inventory turns performance by site / country

Stakeholder communication / collaboration to review critical parts requirements, monitoring inventory levels daily to avoid stock-outs, etc.

Budget and ISO / audit compliance fulfilment.

You’ll have the following skills and experience :

5 years of experience in supply chain management with a deep understanding of inventory, logistics and materials management

Advanced skills in MS Excel will be advantageous (formulas, tables, analyses, etc.)

Ability to identify improvement areas and experience with systems and process changes

A positive can-do attitude, highly motivated individual, committed to delivering results

Willingness to take ownership of problems and drive solutions. A proactive problem-solver, creative thinking and innovative solutions / ideas to complex supply chain challenges

Skilled at relationship building, bringing people together across multiple interfaces and ability to collaborate with stakeholders throughout the supply chain

Find out more and apply now.

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Job Purpose

Responsible for the correct storing, movement and stock take of all dry goods / consumables and product inventory according to company procedures with specific focus on stock intake and investigation of any stock variances throughout the stock flow process.

Finance Analyst/Inventory Management

Recruiter:

Many in 2 one

Job Ref:



Date posted:

Friday, May 30, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Job Purpose

Responsible for the correct storing, movement and stock take of all dry goods / consumables and product inventory according to company procedures with specific focus on stock intake and investigation of any stock variances throughout the stock flow process.

Reporting to:

Head: Financial Reporting and Analysis

Output:

Inventory

• Responsible for the movement and control of all product inventories, including carcasses / boxes from internal and external suppliers according to company processes and procedures.
• Responsible for the movement, control and issuing of all dry goods / consumable inventory according to company processes and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and adequate labelling and positioning of all labels.
• Orchestrating all paperwork to creditors department on stock intakes (On-and offsite locations)
• Weekly stocktaking (including the posting of stock batches) of all dry goods / consumables and product inventory according to agreed SOP’s.
• Weekly/Monthly reconciliations of Inventory movements and investigating all discrepancies/deviances to implement corrective actions.
  
  

Management Reporting and Analysis

• Weekly/Monthly reporting of Inventory movements and variances.
• Recognizing and reporting on patterns and trends in weekly/monthly Inventory movements and variances.
• Serve as Finance support to the Plant Manager and Analyst team (specific with regards to stock related matters).
  
  

People Supervision

• Supervise and control stock take teams.
• Assure stable employee relations by managing conflict and creating a positive and performing working environment.
  
  

Qualification details

• BCom degree in finance
  
  

Experience

• 3 - 5 years inventory control experience
• 1 -2 years supervisory experience
  
  

Working week

• Tuesday to Saturday (Please note for the first few months the working week will be from Monday to Friday, however when the Malmesbury Plant starts up, the working week will change to Tuesday to Saturday)
  
  

Plants/Location

• The candidate will have the responsibility of working at two plants located in Elsies River and Malmesbury.
• It will be necessary for the candidate to divide their time between the plants, being present at both locations on a weekly basis.
• Ad hoc visits to the offsite storage facilities.
  
  

Functional Competencies

• Accuracy
• English Literacy
• Computer Literacy
• Yield Understanding
  
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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Job Purpose

Responsible for the correct storing, movement and stock take of all dry goods / consumables and product inventory according to company procedures with specific focus on stock intake and investigation of any stock variances throughout the stock flow process.

Reporting to:

Head: Financial Reporting and Analysis

Output:

Inventory

• Responsible for the movement and control of all product inventories, including carcasses / boxes from internal and external suppliers according to company processes and procedures.
• Responsible for the movement, control and issuing of all dry goods / consumable inventory according to company processes and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and adequate labelling and positioning of all labels.
• Orchestrating all paperwork to creditors department on stock intakes (On-and offsite locations)
• Weekly stocktaking (including the posting of stock batches) of all dry goods / consumables and product inventory according to agreed SOP’s.
• Weekly/Monthly reconciliations of Inventory movements and investigating all discrepancies/deviances to implement corrective actions.

Management Reporting and Analysis

• Weekly/Monthly reporting of Inventory movements and variances.
• Recognizing and reporting on patterns and trends in weekly/monthly Inventory movements and variances.
• Serve as Finance support to the Plant Manager and Analyst team (specific with regards to stock related matters).

People Supervision

• Supervise and control stock take teams.
• Assure stable employee relations by managing conflict and creating a positive and performing working environment.

Qualification details

• BCom degree in finance

Experience

• 3 - 5 years inventory control experience
• 1 -2 years supervisory experience

Working week

• Tuesday to Saturday (Please note for the first few months the working week will be from Monday to Friday, however when the Malmesbury Plant starts up, the working week will change to Tuesday to Saturday)

Plants/Location

• The candidate will have the responsibility of working at two plants located in Elsies River and Malmesbury.
• It will be necessary for the candidate to divide their time between the plants, being present at both locations on a weekly basis.
• Ad hoc visits to the offsite storage facilities.

Functional Competencies

• Accuracy
• English Literacy
• Computer Literacy
• Yield Understanding

Join to apply for the Finance Analyst/Inventory Management role at Executive Placements.com - The JOB Portal 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Finance Analyst/Inventory Management role at Executive Placements.com - The JOB Portal Job PurposeResponsible for the correct storing, movement and stock take of all dry goods / consumables and product inventory according to company procedures with specific focus on stock intake and investigation of any stock variances throughout the stock flow process. Finance Analyst/Inventory ManagementRecruiter:Many in 2 oneJob Ref:3954595965Date posted:Friday, May 30, 2025Location:Cape Town, South AfricaSUMMARY:POSITION INFO:Job PurposeResponsible for the correct storing, movement and stock take of all dry goods / consumables and product inventory according to company procedures with specific focus on stock intake and investigation of any stock variances throughout the stock flow process.Reporting to:Head: Financial Reporting and AnalysisOutput:InventoryResponsible for the movement and control of all product inventories, including carcasses / boxes from internal and external suppliers according to company processes and procedures. Responsible for the movement, control and issuing of all dry goods / consumable inventory according to company processes and procedures. Ensure accurate and adequate labelling and positioning of all labels. 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• Administratively supporting all aspects of the buying process
• Ensuring timeous placement of orders onto the purchasing system
• Maintaining a control system for the sample room
• Compiling, balancing, and updating spreadsheets and reports
• Maintaining quality assurance control and audit of samples
• All preparations prior to presentations
• Completing all administrative documentation that is related to loading products into the TFG system
• Building constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers
• Communicating with suppliers to gather all information required to load product
• Processing of all amendments and communicating changes to relevant parties
• Supporting the customer service team in resolving product and order queries and complaints and product sourcing and pricing queries
• Managing orders through the critical path process
• Pulling of weekly reports on incoming stock and liaising with suppliers for keep samples
• Managing sample process between retail and production
• Prepping of product and documents for quarterly SWOT's
• Able to do a Comp Shop on their own
• Pulling samples / images for weekly sales reports or product meetings as requested by the buyer
• Assisting Buyers with order placements
• Maintaining the retail sample room
• Assist with coordination of QA samples
  
  

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Administratively supporting all aspects of the buying process
• Ensuring timeous placement of orders onto the purchasing system
• Maintaining a control system for the sample room
• Compiling, balancing, and updating spreadsheets and reports
• Maintaining quality assurance control and audit of samples
• All preparations prior to presentations
• Completing all administrative documentation that is related to loading products into the TFG system
• Building constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers
• Communicating with suppliers to gather all information required to load product
• Processing of all amendments and communicating changes to relevant parties
• Supporting the customer service team in resolving product and order queries and complaints and product sourcing and pricing queries
• Managing orders through the critical path process
• Pulling of weekly reports on incoming stock and liaising with suppliers for keep samples
• Managing sample process between retail and production
• Prepping of product and documents for quarterly SWOT's
• Able to do a Comp Shop on their own
• Pulling samples / images for weekly sales reports or product meetings as requested by the buyer
• Assisting Buyers with order placements
• Maintaining the retail sample room
• Assist with coordination of QA samples
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Matric, Higher Certificate or Diploma
• Buying Admin experience
• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer or similar role would be advantageous
• Understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process
• A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).
  
  

Skills

• Uses a structured approach to effectively manage tasks
• Analyses complex situations and formulates effective strategic plans
• Builds meaningful connections and establishes relationships
• Leverage’s market and business insights in the delivery of their work
  
  

Behaviours

• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Be highly organised, numerate, and have exceptional coordination ability
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build and maintain working relationships incl. being helpful and assisting where necessary in the department.
• Show initiative, be proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
• Have high energy levels
• Have the ability to multi-task and be flexible
• Excel in a pressurised environment
• Have a problem-solving approach to work
• Able to work with a large workload and remain efficient
• Must be able to work with a team
• Must possess a positive attitude
  
  

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

About Us

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

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About The Team

We at Jet are passionate about putting our customers first, working smart, fast and always doing the right thing. We have a passion to constantly learn and to build trust in all that we do.

We aspire to be the most loved value retailer in Southern Africa through offering fashion for all in the family across clothing and home. We are #GoodForLife.

We are looking for a team player that embodies all of our values while driving high performance. If you are energetic, focused and set on bringing about change, we would love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Retail

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Buyer Logistic Lead Assistant Job Summary

The Buyer Logistic Lead Assistant will play a key role in supporting the buying team by assessing, qualifying, and engaging with leads in line with predefined criteria. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to multitask while maintaining high standards of service. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service and the automotive industry.

Buyer Logistic Lead Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Qualification & Assessment:  Assess and qualify leads for buyers based on predefined criteria to ensure only high-quality prospects are passed on.
• Client Engagement:  Engage with potential and existing clients via phone, email, and other communication channels to schedule appointments for buyers, ensuring a smooth transition throughout the process.
• Collaboration with Buyers:  Work closely with the company’s buying team to ensure a seamless handover of qualified leads and provide necessary support to help facilitate successful closings.
< i>Multitasking:  Handle multiple tasks and competing priorities efficiently, maintaining high standards of customer service and operational excellence.
• Documentation & Reporting:  Maintain accurate records of lead interactions and provide regular updates to management on lead status, conversion rates, and other key metrics.

Skills & Qualifications:

Essential:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in customer service, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients.
• A high level of organizational skills.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of lead qualification processes and CRM software.
• Experience with appointment scheduling and managing buyer-seller interactions.

Education/Experience:

• Matric
• Experience in a similar role is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Customer-focused with a positive and professional demeanour.
• Adaptability and a strong willingness to learn new skills and processes

Medgate Distributors Pty Ltd, specialize in wholesale distribution of medical equipment, spesifically in the CPAP and Oxygen markets. There are two responsibilities: 1. Sales Rep Work. Meeting new and existing clients, promoting and marketing of products. 2. Home care. The delivery of medical equipment to hospitals, patient's homes, and clients. Stock administration. The candidate will work mosly on the road. Sales background is preferable. Willingness to contact and market products to potential customers. Own transport and a willingness to travel. Computer litteracy, need to administer new software programs. Matric sertivicate to be provided with CV.