Junior Buyer at Mukuru

• At Mukuru, procurement isn’t just about placing orders — it’s about enabling the business to move fast, stay compliant, and deliver value at scale.
• We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Junior Buyer to join our Group Procurement team. If you enjoy working with data, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring things happen on time and within budget — this role is for you.
• You’ll play a key part in keeping operations running smoothly by managing purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and ensuring procurement processes are executed efficiently and compliantly across the Group.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Tactical Procurement Execution

• Convert approved requisitions into accurate and compliant purchase orders.
• Ensure orders align with negotiated contracts, pricing, and service levels.
• Obtain and compare quotations to support sourcing decisions.
• Execute procurement activities in line with Group policies and governance.

Purchase Order & Expediting Management

• Actively manage and track open purchase orders.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Resolve delays, discrepancies, and order-related issues.
• Expedite outstanding invoices and support monthly AP closure.

Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the tactical procurement contact for assigned entities.
• Liaise with suppliers on order confirmations and delivery timelines.
• Work closely with Finance to resolve three-way match issues (PO, invoice, receipt).
• Support supplier onboarding and compliance documentation.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate procurement data and reporting.
• Contribute to spend tracking and supplier performance insights.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements.
• Support audit requirements and governance reporting.

What You Bring

• 1–2 years’ experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain environment.
• Experience working with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Understanding of compliance policies and procurement governance.
• Exposure to ERP or procurement systems.
• Relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Finance, or similar.
• CIPS accreditation or progress toward it is advantageous.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and administrative accuracy
• Solid understanding of purchase order processes
• Basic spend analysis and quotation evaluation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Analytical thinking and data interpretation
• Supplier communication and coordination
• High integrity and professionalism