Buyer

Johnson Controls; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech company in Centurion is seeking a Buyer to manage strategic sourcing and supplier selection for indirect purchases. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, at least 3 years in supply chain management, and experience in negotiating contracts. This role offers opportunities to enhance procurement strategies while collaborating with various teams in a diverse environment.

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.

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