Stores Assistant/Junior Buyer

Hire All is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Stores Assistant/Junior Buyer. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our procurement and inventory management processes, ensuring the efficient operation of our supply chain.

Purpose of Stores Assistant / Junior Buyer:

• To step into the Stores Manager Role when needed.

• To assist in the procurement department where needed.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of a matric certificate.

• Preferably at least 3 years’ experience in warehouse environment/procurement.

• Highly effective supervisory skills and technique.

• Ability to input, retrieve and analyse data.

• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done.

• Must be computer literate. (MS Office)

• Must be able to work under pressure.

• Must have a strong drive and proactive nature

• Outcomes orientated.

• Experience in chasing jobs and processes is a critical requirement.

• Problem-solving skills

• Experience in technical buying and selling of automotive parts is a massive advantage.

Job Specification Requirements:

• Assisting and stepping in whenever the Stores manager is unavailable.

• Organizing and maintaining inventory and storage area.

• Housekeeping, always ensuring a clean and organised warehouse.

• Responsible for servicing and maintaining the equipment, ensuring they are parked in allocated bins every day before locking up.

• Communicate job expectations and coach employees.

• Interface with employees to answer questions or solve problems.

• Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices.

• Coordinating and managing perpetual stock takes as required

• Assisting with annual parts stock takes.

• Conduct market research and identify potential suppliers, products, and services that meet the company’s procurement requirement.

• Active management and following up of outstanding orders and quotations

• Ensure that the procurement policy is adhered to with regards to all aspects.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, terms, and conditions to achieve favourable pricing and service agreements.

• Assisting with parts numbers to order the correct parts