Production Buyer
Listing reference: cbil_000030
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 13 December 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Sales and Purchasing
Location: Germiston
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
CBI- Low Voltage
Introduction
The Production Buyer (International) is responsible for the efficient and cost-effective procurement of products, components, and materials from both local and international suppliers. This role ensures that all purchasing activities support production continuity, cost savings, and adherence to quality standards while maintaining strong supplier relationships and optimizing supply chain performance.
Job description
• Efficient and effective procurement of products and components from local and international suppliers.
• Source products that contribute to the company’s financial performance by identifying cost-saving opportunities and alternative suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to ensure optimal service, quality, and pricing.
• Expedite and monitor deliveries to prevent production stoppages or shortages.
• Ensure all purchased products comply with quality requirements and regulatory standards.
• Implement and maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor data.
• Review and process material requirements planning (MRP) and initiate purchase orders accordingly.
• Monitor vendor performance and prepare supplier performance reports (VDP reports).
• Share information on new market trends, products, and developments with management.
• Ensure compliance with company and departmental purchasing procedures and quality systems.
• Promote effective communication by providing timely feedback to management and stakeholders.
• Source products that contribute to the company’s financial performance by identifying cost-saving opportunities and alternative suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to ensure optimal service, quality, and pricing.
• Expedite and monitor deliveries to prevent production stoppages or shortages.
• Ensure all purchased products comply with quality requirements and regulatory standards.
• Implement and maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor data.
• Review and process material requirements planning (MRP) and initiate purchase orders accordingly.
• Monitor vendor performance and prepare supplier performance reports (VDP reports).
• Share information on new market trends, products, and developments with management.
• Ensure compliance with company and departmental purchasing procedures and quality systems.
• Promote effective communication by providing timely feedback to management and stakeholders.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications and Experience
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Diploma or Degree in Purchasing or Procurement.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchasing or procurement gained in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of MRP systems and supply chain procedures preferred.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential).
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Diploma or Degree in Purchasing or Procurement.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchasing or procurement gained in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of MRP systems and supply chain procedures preferred.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential).
Key Skills & Attributes
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative ability.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance in procurement processes.
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Clear and professional communicator, effective in cross-functional teams and supplier relationships.
• Flexible approach with the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage changing priorities.
• Excellent organisational and administrative ability.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance in procurement processes.
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Clear and professional communicator, effective in cross-functional teams and supplier relationships.
• Flexible approach with the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage changing priorities.
Core Competencies
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate supplier performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.
• Negotiation Skills: Skilled in building strong relationships and achieving favourable terms with suppliers.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and compliance in all procurement documentation and processes.
• Planning & Organisation: Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
• Communication: Clear and professional communicator across departments and with external suppliers.
• Teamwork: Collaborative and supportive approach to working with colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Flexible and able to work effectively under pressure or changing priorities.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate supplier performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.
• Negotiation Skills: Skilled in building strong relationships and achieving favourable terms with suppliers.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and compliance in all procurement documentation and processes.
• Planning & Organisation: Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
• Communication: Clear and professional communicator across departments and with external suppliers.
• Teamwork: Collaborative and supportive approach to working with colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Flexible and able to work effectively under pressure or changing priorities.