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CDW

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Logistics
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Cape Town

AI generated summary

  • You need procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, reliability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Must work well under pressure and multitask.
  • You will maximize customer service through efficient purchasing, develop supplier relationships, negotiate deals, communicate with sales and warehouse teams, and support team members.

Requirements

  • Experience of working in a procurement role, ideally within IT (Understanding of core Kelway vendors, beneficial)
  • Experienced in dealing with suppliers and contractors, and negotiations to ensure best cost and quality
  • Excellent numeracy skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
  • Highly motivated with ability to work under own initiative, making decisions to benefit the business
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
  • Microsoft Office skills, preferably including: Excel and Word but not essential
  • Professionalism
  • Honest and hardworking
  • Self-Motivated and proactive
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Proven record of reliability, responsibility and work ethic
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good interpersonal skills – ability to liaise with personnel at all levels and adapt style accordingly
  • Capable of multi tasking, efficiently managing time and resources
  • Ability to work to challenging deadlines
  • Have a desire for continuous development and improvement
  • A receptive, approachable individual who can provide and receive feedback in an effective, impartial manner

Responsibilities

  • To ensure the service level to our customers is maximized through a combination of efficient purchasing, at the best possible price
  • Develop supplier relationships for a given product set: ensure suppliers always provide information related to deals and promotions and use this information to negotiate better deals. This relationship can be supported by regular meetings where necessary
  • To negotiate at any opportunity, to maximise margins, ensuring best price
  • Liaise with sales teams to communicate any issues arising with their orders
  • Clear and concise interaction with all company departments; notably the sales department
  • Ensure purchase orders are loaded correctly to enable quick payment of invoices
  • Ensure all changes to purchase orders are recorded on the system
  • Liaise with warehouse to ensure any issues can be resolved in a timely fashion
  • Provide cover for other members of the department as necessary and perform other tasks if requested from time to time by the Category Manager
  • Support less experienced members of the team in the education of best practice

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Buyer Associate role?

The main purpose of the Buyer Associate role is to ensure the service level to customers is maximized through efficient purchasing at the best possible price.

What responsibilities will I have in this position?

Responsibilities include developing supplier relationships, negotiating deals to maximize margins, liaising with sales teams, ensuring purchase orders are loaded correctly, and providing support for less experienced team members.

Is prior procurement experience required for this role?

Yes, experience working in a procurement role, ideally within IT, is preferred for this position.

What skills are desired for the Buyer Associate position?

Desired skills include excellent numeracy, interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, time management, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

What personal attributes are important for a Buyer Associate?

Important personal attributes include professionalism, honesty, self-motivation, reliability, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.

Will I need to liaise with other departments?

Yes, you will need to clear and concise interactions with all company departments, notably the sales department.

What type of work culture does CDW promote?

CDW promotes a culture centered around empowerment, collaboration, diversity, and continuous improvement, where strong relationships with colleagues are valued.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there is a desire for continuous development and improvement, and you will have the opportunity to provide and receive feedback to enhance your skills.

Do Buyer Associates work independently, or is teamwork emphasized?

While the role requires the ability to work independently and make decisions, teamwork is also emphasized, as you will work with sales teams and support less experienced members of the department.

Will I be involved in negotiations with suppliers?

Yes, you will be responsible for negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best cost and quality for products.

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CDW

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At CDW, our experts partner with you to build IT solutions that don’t just solve problems – they create opportunities. We offer a full-stack, full-lifecycle approach to technology, leveraging our extensive solutions, services and brand relationships to meet your organization’s unique needs. Backed by decades of experience, our experts have the deep industry and technical knowledge it takes to help you achieve your goals and drive innovation. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW was founded in 1984 and employs over 15,000 coworkers. For the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2023, CDW generated net sales of approximately $22 billion.