Buyer

Buyer I assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Being a Buyer I tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. May require a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Buyer I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Buyer I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Buyer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

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Buyer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Buyer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Sourcing;
  • Monthly spend Report and Monthly Cost Savings report;
  • Cost Saving;
  • Reduce single sourcing;
  • Completion of purchase orders in terms of agreed deliveries;
  • Compliance of CSA’s payment terms or substantiation of deviations;
  • Management of call outs for emergencies/breakdowns and subsequent authorisation to ensure suppliers carry out work with a purchase order;
  • may perform other duties as needed;
  • Vendor selection;
  • Responsible for the collection of supplier BBBEE certification and other compliance documentation;
  • Maintenance of contracts and credit applications with suppliers;
  • Generation of purchase orders;
  • Price regulation;
  • Collect all OE Letters;
  • Organise, update and maintain supplier database.

Requirements:

  • 2 years buying experience in construction is preferred;
  • Aptitude in analytical ability and working with numbers;
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills;
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure & able to evaluate high-risk decisions;
  • Ability to work fast and accurately;
  • Ability to work with data, analyze promotions, and work on range reviews;
  • Will be permanently based in Laguna and must be amenable to travel to Makati once a week;
  • Ability to deal with large volumes of data, interpret numbers and apply learnings;
  • At least 5 years related experience in the same or similar function;
  • Business Correspondence;
  • Critical thinking and negotiation skills;
  • Preferred hands-on experience with purchasing software or an ERP;
  • Communication skills;
  • Graduate of any four-year course;
  • Preferred experience as an assistant buyer/purchasing assistant to a Buyer and buying team.