BUYER

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maternity Cover Buyer to oversee purchasing operations. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing materials and negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best terms for the company. Your expertise in SAP, particularly the MM module, will be essential as you manage vendor relationships and maintain procurement records. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance with procurement strategies. If you have a passion for supply chain management and a knack for negotiation, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of practical experience in SAP MM modules.
• Experience in purchasing and logistics in steel manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Process purchasing requisitions into Purchase orders on SAP.
• Evaluate suppliers and manage performance.
• Ensure compliance with BBBEE strategy in procurement.

Skills

SAP MM Module

Supplier Management

Negotiation Skills

Cost Saving Initiatives

Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Start February, 4 months maternity leave cover

Engineering Company seeks a Maternity Cover Buyer to be responsible for the purchasing of materials, supplies, and services at the most favourable terms for the organization. Qualify vendors, on boarding, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracking purchases, monitors vendor quality (in terms of supply), and maintains a current database of vendor information on SAP. Must have SAP experience on the MM module (procurement).

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Process purchasing requisitions into Purchase orders as requested on SAP.
• Evaluate Supplier and service providers in terms of supply requirements and manage the supplier performance.
• Maintain close relationships with key suppliers; align in meetings and have records in emails.
• Prepare a comparative chart for all large purchases and share with department head.
• Informing the respective departments of lead time, price offered, approval of supplier.
• Investigating any deviations where such has occurred due to price, legislation, procedures, and rules.
• Follow-up or expedite orders as necessary to meet production schedules.
• Drive the cost saving initiative and ensure that goods are always bought at a reasonable price.
• In charge of the vendor loading process on SAP.
• Inform management of any challenge in supply chain that can impact the flow of supply chain to the business.
• Ensure that the BBBEE administration is done, and certificates are up to date on a quarterly basis.
• Ensure compliance to the BBBEE strategy and framework in the procurement process.
• Sourcing of suitable supplier to fulfil the demands of internal customers.
• Input supplier master data on SAP and update regularly as required.

Specialized knowledge and Training in :

• Training in dealing with Suppliers & Service providers,
• Training related to dealing with clearing and forwarding agents,
• Training in supply chain processes on SAP,
• Knowledge of supplier sourcing,
• Training in Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel skills,

Experience :

• At least 4 years practical workplace experience in SAP, more specifically the SAP MM modules (Material movement + purchasing module) is a prerequisite,
• Experience in purchasing and logistics in steel manufacturing and/or engineering industries,
• At least 4 years experience in dealing with Suppliers & Service providers,
• At least 4 years experience in dealing with clearing and forwarding agents.