Junior Buyer

Recordkeeping

Junior buyers keep detailed records of transactions. Their actions create an easily accessible database of what has been purchased from whom, contact information, and particulars regarding costs and deliveries. Junior buyers may make notes in files about specific suppliers, such as ones that are good at fulfilling rush orders and ones that have previously made errors in their shipments.

Researching

Junior buyers help their department research trends and suppliers. The information they garner is vital to decision-making. Spotting the next “hot” item can mean substantial profits for the company.

Negotiating

Getting a good price for items in the quantity desired delivered in a satisfactory time frame is important to employers. Junior buyers discuss needs with vendors to work out appropriate arrangements.

Monitoring

Junior buyers inspect the quality of the shipments they receive. If the delivery has problems, junior buyers contact the sender to inquire about the delay or to fix the order to bring it up to par with expectations. They also may be responsible for keeping track of stock on hand in order to make requests to replenish when inventory is low.

**Salary**: R10,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Boksburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)