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Dananda Talent

Junior Buyer

Dananda Talent

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Johannesburg
  • Posted 06 Oct 2025 by Dananda Talent
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2624027 - Ref JHB000635

About the position

We are looking for a Junior Buyer to join our team in Johannesburg. As a Junior Buyer, you will be responsible for assisting the Product Supply Manager in sourcing, purchasing, and negotiating with suppliers. Your duties will include analyzing market trends, identifying potential suppliers, maintaining good relationships with existing suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of products
Main Tasks:

  • Create and process Purchase Orders (POs).
  • Assist in sourcing suppliers and obtaining competitive quotes.
  • Monitor supplier lead times and follow up on deliveries.
  • Maintain backorder and critical inventory reports.
  • Provide administrative support in procurement audits.

Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Support

  • Create and process Purchase Orders (POs) as instructed.
  • Maintain accurate filing of all POs and procurement documentation.
  • Assist in sourcing suppliers and obtaining competitive quotes.
  • Monitor supplier lead times and follow up on deliveries.
  • Support Product Supply Manager in procurement planning and MRP.

Reporting & Administration

  • Assist in maintaining backorder and critical inventory reports.
  • Ensure all transactions and records are updated on Sage and Excel.
  • Provide administrative support in procurement audits and compliance.


Measures of Success


  • Increased PV, Customer Satisfaction, and Decrease Business Expenditure

Technical Skills

  • Strong Excel and Sage X3 skills.

Education and Experience

  • Matric with tertiary qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain advantageous.
  • 1–2 years procurement or clerical experience (graduates considered).

Desired Skills:

  • Negotiation
  • Team Player
  • communication

Dananda Talent

About the agency

Who We Are Dananda Talent provides an agile talent management solution to our professionally qualified students at the Regenesys Business School, for new graduates, senior managers and the executive market. The purpose behind Dananda Talent – formed in 2007 – is to build a life-long relationship with our students as we pursue our common purpose of making our world a better place through leadership development Danada has grown into a respected, independent recruitment provider, advising international and local companies, offering exceptional insights and services across multiple markets and industries. Its success is based on understanding trends, using strong networks, and working with a database of over 190 000 alumni. Dananda Talent is a holistic human capital and strategic business partner focused on supporting our clients and candidates to achieve their professional, personal and financial aspirations. We do this by connecting the right people to the right opportunity, where together they can co create, collaborate and connect for future success. Our team of talent consultants is able to leverage their cumulative capabilities and experience to produce a unique value proposition designed to meet the needs of our Clients through customised, agile sourcing solutions, working with blue chip cli-ents and well respected global industry leaders. What we do • Senior Management and Executive Recruitment • Permanent Recruitment • Temporary Employment Services (TES) • Industry and Talent Mapping • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) • Response Handling Process Services • Contract Recruitment The Dananda approach • We adopt a customized, agile and adaptable approach to each and every recruitment assignment we undertake. Each assignment is expertly managed individually, so that we can deliver candidates who match specific requirements. • We use the best search methodologies to find the best candidates within a significantly shorter timeline. We have a large candidate database and also proactively approach passive candidates for each role, giving clients the best of both our Search and Contingent Recruitment capabilities. • We continuously build active relationships with sought-after and skilled individuals to ensure that we are able to access the best talent quickly. We keep track of these individuals as they grow and progress through their career. • We constantly build our networks, tapping into new developments and trends in the market and advise you about what’s happening in your industry. What makes us different Dananda strives to stay ahead of the market in areas where our clients have great talent needs especially in scarce skills. By operating locally, in Africa and internationally, Dananda has access to the latest trends which enables both us and our clients to stay ahead of the curve. Our team of talented Sourcing and Recruitment Specialists who adopt international world class Boolean sourcing techniques, ensures that no stone remains unturned in finding the best candidate. • We enjoy what we do • We are passionate about people development • We have fun while developing meaningful connections with people who entrust us with their future • We unlock potential into execution when our build and contribute to the success of the organisations and communities we place them in.

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