Buyer (Manufacturing)
ExecutivePlacements.com
Recruiter
Professional Career Services
Job Ref
PAM 18712 - Buyer (M..
Date posted
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Salary
R20k – R30k CTC
SUMMARY
Buyer (Manufacturing) – Cape Town
POSITION INFO
Employer Description
Company specialises in electronics manufacturing.
Your duties will encompass:
- Execute RFQs and purchase orders in line with MRP requirements
- Maintain accurate BOMs and stock codes
- Track deliveries to ensure material availability for production
- Expedite delayed components and follow up with suppliers
- Prepare shortage reports and supplier comparisons
- Escalate supply risks to Senior Buyers
- Support inventory control through cycle counts
- Identify excess or obsolete stock
- Assist with stock optimisation initiatives
- Log and manage RFQs
- Collect and validate customer data packs
- Maintain accurate quotation and order records
- Assist with costing and quotation preparation
- Gather supplier pricing for costing purposes
- Populate costing templates and support order fulfilment
- Support on-time customer delivery
Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or similar analytical field
Skills
- Knowledge of electronic components and supply chains
- Minimum 3 years’ experience within electronics manufacturing environments
- Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills