Purchase jobs in South Africa

The Supply Chain Business Partner is responsible for end-to-end purchasing, supply planning, inventory management, and logistics coordination for Singapore and overseas markets. This role acts as a strategic partner to commercial, finance, and operations teams, ensuring optimal stock availability, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the supply chain for agency and trade wines.

1. Drive the overall management of purchasing process for Singapore and overseas markets.
2. Develop and update purchasing calendar with forecasted collection dates based on wine releases.
3. Prepare Demand & Supply forecast for Trade Agency wines.
4. Update trade par level for drawdown based on depletion.
5. Maintain global available-for-sale stock report and ensure availability of stocks to fulfil sales orders.
6. Review ageing report and highlight slow moving stocks monthly.
7. Pricing of new wines and update trade catalogue pricing.
8. Review pricing monthly to ensure relevance of pricing in accordance with the market value.
9. Prepare Agency Brands’ business review reports.
10. Review GPM report and identify non-performing SKUS and agency brands.
11. Manage freight arrangements for shipments out of France.
12. Manage overseas bonded warehouse inward and outward movements, including those of international trade.
13. Ensure accuracy and completeness of overseas warehouse physical stock quantities.
14. Support overseas markets’ purchasing, freight and local logistics functions.
15. Hands-on in purchase order management including creation, review and closure of open purchase orders not required.
16. Negotiate with suppliers to align purchase order quantities according to committed sales orders/ demand.
17. Ensure purchasing and shipping documentation are in adherence with prevailing regulatory requirements.
18. Develop a culture of collaboration and accountability within the supply chain function.
19. Work closely with cross-functional teams and continuously drive improvements in operational efficiency.
20. Perform any other duties or projects as assigned from time to time in support of business objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or logistics, preferably within wines, spirits, FMCG, or luxury goods.
• Proven experience managing international supply chains, bonded warehouses, and overseas logistics.