Apply purchasing expertise in Kimberley as a full-time, on-site Purchasing Specialist managing suppliers, purchase orders, and procurement records. Support timely, cost-effective purchasing.

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Purchasing Specialist for its operations in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA. You will manage daily purchasing activities while supporting the broader procurement team. The position requires organizational skills, attention to detail, and foundational purchasing knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process requisitions and generate purchase orders
• Source suppliers, obtain quotes, and compare pricing
• Negotiate supplier terms and conditions where appropriate
• Manage communications and ensure timely deliveries
• Maintain purchasing records, vendor files,
  
  
  
  and databases

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in supply chain or business
• At least two years’ purchasing, procurement, or buying experience
• Understanding of purchasing principles and best practices
• Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel
• Strong organization, accuracy, communication, and time management

Support productive procurement in Kimberley through supplier coordination, purchasing accuracy, Excel proficiency, and disciplined record management.