Specialist Buyer

Abantu Staffing Solutions

Full-time Finance
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Location
gqeberha, eastern cape, South-Africa
Posted
July 19, 2026

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 12
  • National Diploma in Logistics Management or equivalent
  • 7 years of experience in a specialist buyer/ senior buyer/ import specialist buyer role
  • 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in procurement roles
  • Inco terms
  • Warehousing and storage (receipts and FIFO standards)
  • Transportation regulations and procedures
  • APO/ SAP system
  • Knowledge of sourcing new suppliers and products
  • Knowledge of market research and trend analysis
  • Costing and estimating acumen
  • Communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Decisionโ€‘making skills
  • Planning and organizing skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Numerical skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Overall accountability for selecting and negotiating with approved vendors and placing purchase ord...