Buyer / Stock Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Create accurate purchase orders in line with procurement schedules and forecast requirements.
• Confirm orders, maintain updated delivery dates and follow up continuously with suppliers.
• Obtain and compare quotations to support competitive pricing.
• Monitor supplier pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Escalate delays, shortages, quality concerns and price anomalies.
• Coordinate with the warehouse to ensure accurate and timely GRV processing.
• Match GRVs against purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Investigate and resolve stock, invoice and receiving discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels, movements, lead times and expiry risks.
• Identify slow-moving, excess and shortage-risk stock.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and stock information on the ERP system and internal trackers.
• Prepare for stocktakes, assist with counts and investigate variances.
• Track supplier performance, late deliveries and non-conformances.
• Maintain supplier documentation, pricing records, certificates and audit-ready files.
• Work closely with warehouse, planning, finance, operations and sales teams.

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• A diploma or degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field is preferred.
• 1–3 years’ purchasing and/or stock-control experience within distribution, manufacturing, FMCG, chemicals or a related environment.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Pastel or a similar ERP/accounting system will be advantageous.
• Understanding of supplier documentation and basic quality or food-safety documentation will be beneficial.