Buyer

Tiger Brands; Gauteng; A distancia; ZAR 360.000 - 480.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tiger Brands Isando is seeking a Buyer to manage the procurement of materials and equipment for our Isando site. You will negotiate deals with suppliers, research item options, and ensure timely availability of materials to support production plans.

The role requires at least 2 years of purchasing experience and a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Procurement, with a focus on minimizing stockouts and optimizing cost while aligning with MRP and production schedules.

Formación

• 2 years’ experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Procurement.
• Ability to review supplier quotes and ensure compliance with specs.

Responsabilidades

• Negotiate deals with suppliers and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Research item options and maintain accurate inventory.
• Ensure materials meet company specifications and avoid production losses.
• Review POs, coordinate with production planning, and monitor supplier performance.
• Hold supplier meetings to discuss forecasts, stock, and quality issues.

Conocimientos

Supplier negotiation

Inventory management

Forecasting

Educación

Degree in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Procurement

Descripción del empleo

## BuyerApply: Onsite: Isando: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 17, 2026 (5 days left to apply): JR003834It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!A buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for a business. Duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products. 2 year exeprience and degree in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Procurement* Ensure quality materials ordered with adherence to company specifications* Sufficient and accurate availability of materials* Zero production losses due to out of stocks* + Items are obtained at best possible prices to the satisfaction of the company policy and delivered timeously + Monitoring and highlighting any risks of materials availability to production plan.* + Building relation with suppliers especially those supplying critical materials. + Review open POs monthly and close all fully delivered POs + Liaise with the production planner with regards to production plans and forecasting. + Forward monthly forecasts to suppliers. + Hold monthly supplier meetings to discuss open POs, slow moving stocks, SOH , quality issues ,etc + Ensure buying is in line with MRP and highlight any related BOM issues.In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.