About the position
Well established company in Cape-Town seeks an Import Buyer to join their dynamic team
Minimum Requirements
Matric
5 years experience in import buying within FMCG / wholesale / chemical industry
Role Purpose
The Import Buyer is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost control and purchasing decisions for all imported cleaning, consumables, machines, spare parts etc equipment
Duties
Strategic sourcing and supplier management
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard international suppliers and manufacturers.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, exclusivity and rebates
Freight Management
- Plan, book and manage inbound freight from international suppliers, ensuring deliveries meet required lead times.
- Source, negotiate and manage freight forwarders, couriers and transport providers.
- Monitor and control freight costs, against budget.
- Ensure correct shipping documentation and delivery instructions are applied to all purchase orders.
- Track shipments, follow up on delays and proactively resolve freight-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with customs, import/export regulations and company policies.
- Manage freight claims, shortages, damages and discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate freight records for costing, reporting and audits.
Cost and Margin Control
- Calculate full landed cost (product cost, freight, insurance, duties, clearing).
- Ensure pricing supports gross margin targets.
- Enter all stock into the system with correct pricing.
- Work with finance and sales to set recommended selling prices.
- Monitor exchange rate impacts and recommend mitigation strategies
- Product range and quality control
- Low stock reporting and monitoring stock levels
- Responsible for ensuring that our letter of authority is up to date to import stock
- Responsible for ensuring that the NRCS levies are up to date
Desired Skills:
- buyer
- procurement officer
- purchasing
