Buyer

Johnson Controls; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is looking for a Buyer in Centurion, South Africa. The Buyer will manage strategic sourcing and procurement for indirect purchases, implement strategies to enhance savings, and oversee supplier selection. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in business and at least 3 years of experience in supply chain management or procurement. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to perform Spend Analysis are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years in supply chain management or procurement.
• Experience in negotiating contracts with suppliers.
• Ability to perform Spend Analysis and manage ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic sourcing procurement and supplier selection for Indirect purchases.
• Implement procurement strategies to meet delivery quality and cost objectives.
• Oversee supplier selection and maintain a strategic supplier database.
• Conduct Spend Analysis and accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with teams to establish best-practice sourcing practices.
• Lead initiatives to enhance savings and Trade Working Capital.
• Ensure compliance with the Global Procurement policy.

Skills

Account Management

Execution

Insurance Management

Import & Export

Catering Operations

Building Electrician

Education

Bachelors degree in business or related field

Job description

What you will do :

The Buyer will manage strategic sourcing procurement and supplier selection for Indirect purchases to support business needs. This role aims to enhance efficiency in executing Commodity strategies achieving savings and improving supplier performance. You will drive third-party sourcing activities assess supply sources and develop pricing methodologies while identifying new suppliers and products.

How you will do it :

• Implement procurement strategies to meet delivery quality and cost objectives.
• Oversee supplier selection and maintain a strategic supplier database.
• Conduct Spend Analysis and accurate reporting.
• Manage procurement transactions including supplier approvals and purchase orders.
• Collaborate with teams to establish best-practice sourcing practices.
• Lead initiatives to enhance savings and Trade Working Capital.
• Support local and regional procurement initiatives and assist with RFPs.
• Ensure compliance with the Global Procurement policy.

What we look for : Required :

• Bachelors degree in business or related field.
• 3 years in supply chain management or procurement.
• Experience in negotiating contracts with suppliers.
• Ability to perform Spend Analysis and manage ERP systems.

Preferred :

• Experience in a diverse matrixed organization.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Our culture :

At Johnson Controls you will work on exciting projects with a team that values collaboration results and diversity. We aim to create a workplace where every perspective matters.

Key Skills

Account Management, Execution, Insurance Management, Import & Export, Catering Operations, Building Electrician

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1