Buyer

Who We Are

We are the market leader in commercial real estate services and investments and provide an integrated suite of high-quality real estate services to our clients across Africa and the Middle East, including facilities management, advisory & transaction services, project management. We support predominantly corporate clients who buy services on a contracted basis all across the Middle East and Africa - even globally, depending on their portfolio.

Why choose us

Imagine more than just the future of work; with CBRE Excellerate, you can create it. As part of our global powerhouse, you'll find a culture that fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, where your best work is not just encouraged but celebrated. Collaborate with talented individuals, harness the support of unparalleled resources, and enjoy the journey as you grow both personally and professionally.

About The Position

To provide the successful delivery of an integrated Facilities Management solution to the client in line with the Service Level Agreement. The timely placement of quote and purchase requests and delivery of items to meet customer order requirements.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• 2 years relevant experience
• Preferably a qualification in Purchasing.

Skills Required

• Advanced Computer literacy (SAP, Pastel, MS Office – Excel Advanced, Word, PowerPoint, Planon)
• Basic numerical skills
• Financial and accounting skills
• Administration skills
• People Management skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Customer Service Centric

Knowledge Required

• Sound knowledge of office stationery, paper and furniture
• Strong proficiency in E-Procurement (Purchase Order and General Ledger)
• Accounting and financial principles/processes
• Purchasing practices and procedures
• Technical product knowledge
• Knowledge of administrative procedures relating to purchase orders.

Purchasing Process

What will you being doing

• Basket(s) of Goods
• Quote Requests
• Order Requests
• Tender / Quotation process / Levels of Approval
• Analysis of quotations / tender information with recommendations to clients
• Raise Purchase Orders
• Monitor progress and follow up on deliveries.
• Manage special procurement requests.
• Complete GRN’s
• 3-way match and handover to Finance for payment
• Resolve and escalate any discrepancies or materially substantive issues in a timely manner.

Reporting

• Compile procurement spend report
• Carbon footprint reports
• Procurement spend per categories, BEE status, suppliers etc.
• Commodity reports (Value of procurement)

Communication

Supplier Liaison For

• Purchase orders
• Quotes
• Payments

Operational Team Liaison For

• Purchase orders
• Quotes
• Payment

Client Liaison For

• Requests and order status

Research

• Product research

Ad Hoc

• Complete ad hoc requests by management and the client in order to assist with the successful delivery of an integrated Facilities Management solution to the client in line with the Service Level Agreement.

CBRE Excellerate is committed to striving for diversity and equitable representation in our workforce. Preference may thus be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in our employment equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.