Buyer (12-Month Fixed Term) – Blue Continent Products

Location: Elbow Quay Offices
Reports To: Procurement Manager

As a global premium leader in the fishing industry, the Oceana Group seeks to bring on board exceptional professionals who will help advance our mission to positively impact lives.

Our core business is catching, processing, marketing and distribution of canned fish, fishmeal, fish oil, lobster, horse mackerel, squid and hake. But that’s just on the surface, deep down we are so much more. We are ranked as one of the top 20 seafood companies in the world by market capitalization. We have a global presence, and Oceana is a black-owned company and a level 1 B-BBEE contributor.

Blue Continent Products is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth procurement of goods and services to support our operations. If you are organized, efficient, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with the company’s Procurement Policy and sourcing methods.
• Conducting RFQs and obtaining competitive quotations to support vessel and land-based operations.
• Managing procurement processes, ensuring timely completion and following up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Reviewing order lists before vessel sailing and ensuring the correct procurement is in place.
• Ensuring accurate receipting of goods and confirming deliveries with signed delivery notes.
• Supporting BBBEE procurement initiatives and ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Converting purchase requisitions into purchase orders and managing the supplier selection process.
• Reporting on open purchases and retrospective POs, taking corrective actions when necessary.
• Resolving purchase order-related queries and offering high-level procurement support across the business.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

We are looking for someone who possesses the following skills and qualities:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through capabilities.
• Proficiency in SAP (procurement module), MS Office, MS Outlook, and stock/purchase order systems.
• Solid administrative skills with a high level of accuracy.
• High integrity and a proactive, reliable approach to work.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to think critically, make sound judgments, and apply creative solutions.
• Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure, with a willingness to work weekends and irregular hours (especially on sailing days).

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of Matric qualification.
• A related Purchasing qualification is advantageous.
• At least 2 years of experience in procurement of goods and services.
• A technical background will be an added advantage.
• A valid Code 8 driver’s license and has own transport are beneficial.

Closing date for applications: 02 May 2025

Interested parties meeting the above criteria are requested to upload a brief CV to Oceana Careers, subsequent to a discussion with their Line Manager (internal applicants).

In support of the company’s Employment Equity Plan, applicants from designated groups will be given preference for this position.

If you are not contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Contact information

Babalwa Matutu