Junior Buyer

6 months ago

Durban, South Africa Food Lovers Market Full time

Mobeni East, KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent 8 hrs p/day
- Work schedule: As Needed
- TBC p/month
- Start date: ASAP

Job description

This is a summary of what the job involves to help you decide if you are a good fit.
- We are looking for a Junior Buyer to join our team As a Junior Buyer, you'll handle finding and buying products, negotiating prices with suppliers, and making sure inventory arrives on time. You'll also help develop buying strategies, keep track of stock levels, and create business reports. Additionally, you'll oversee packing operations, manage warehouse activities, and ensure everything meets health and safety standards. If you have strong skills in negotiation, communication, organisation, and Microsoft Office, please applyWhat you'll do

This is a list of tasks that you will be responsible for doing on your days at work.
- Analyse market trends to help develop strategies that boost sales.
- Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers and manufacturers.
- Review supplier bids to ensure they meet our quality and price standards.
- Schedule deliveries to ensure timely receipt of inventory.
- Coordinate with vendors to make sure orders are delivered on time and within budget.
- Research new suppliers to find competitive rates for new products or services.
- Compile reports on sales figures, inventory levels, and other metrics for future planning.
- Follow protocols for processing orders and invoices.
- Ensure orders meet specifications for color, style, size, and other requirements.
- Supervise staff and daily activities.
- Manage, evaluate, and report on warehouse productivity.
- Track and coordinate the receipt, storage, and timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Order supplies and maintain suitable inventory levels.
- Check orders, bills, items received, inventory, and deliveries for accuracy.
- Maintain records, report relevant information, and prepare necessary documentation.
- Ensure basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Perform daily inspections of the warehouse grounds.
- Coordinate and maintain fleets and equipment.
- Communicate and coordinate with other departments and customers.
- Convince suppliers to offer the best prices on products.
- Discuss product information, pricing, and other details with suppliers, managers, and other employees.

**Requirements**:
This is a list of things you will need in order to be considered for this role
- Matric
- English
- Within 15km from job
- Clear criminal record

Preferences

Meeting the preferences would be a plus, but if you don't, it won't stop companies from considering you.
- Experience: Other

Application Process
- Potential Work Performance Assessment Battery
- Do you have a valid National Senior Certificate (Matric certificate) or equivalent?
- Will you be able to bring a copy of your National Senior Certificate (Matric certificate) to the interview?
- How do you handle working under pressure?
- Do you have a valid tertiary degree?
- On a scale from 1 to 10, how would you rate your Microsoft Word skills (1 = very poor and 10 = excellent)
- On a scale from 1 to 10, how would you rate your Microsoft PowerPoint skills (1 = very poor and 10 = excellent)
- On a scale from 1 to 10, how would you rate your Microsoft Excel skills (1 = very poor and 10 = excellent)

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