Junior Buyer

Qualifications Matric Requirements & Duties Managing existing client relationships, should build the relationship with the client that is friendly as well as professional. Improve service levels Developing existing clients, gather information such as current projects, future projects and any key purchases. Fixing margins on quoted items - responsible for fixing margins on outgoing quotes to clients Sourcing products, responsible for ensuring the quoted items are sourced correctly Negotiating with suppliers, sourcing the goods is to ensure that Storm Procurement is getting the "best deal". Setting up suppliers - all options from current suppliers have been exhausted the new suppliers will need to be approved on Storm Procurements Supplier Database Processing orders, ensure that the order is being placed with the correct supplier ensuring best profit, lead time and product has been sourced. Obtaining freight quotes, responsibility to work with freight forwarders to ensure that the clients requirements are met, and best possible method of travel, cost and lead times are considered Meeting targets - targets will be set and adjusted throughout the year and are expected to be met Dealing with queries and issues, will be expected to deal with these in a timely and cost-effective manner Client portfolio, complete client portfolio within SAS with detailed information on the client, contacts, background, exploration, projects and potential Good communication skills An excellent telephone manner for ongoing communication with customers and business associates Excellent written and verbal communication skills - needed for communicating with a wide range of people, both internally and externally Good IT skills A professional manner and presentable appearance for meeting customers/clients Initiative and good decision-making skills The ability to motivate yourself and set your own goals Great organizational skills The ability to think strategically Skilled negotiating skills Customer focused Time management

Location: Germiston, ZA

Posted Date: 7/2/2025