Buyer

Johnson Controls; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in South Africa seeks a Buyer to manage strategic sourcing and procurement. The role includes supplier selection, conducting Spend Analysis, and collaborating with teams to enhance efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in supply chain management. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in supply chain management or procurement experience.
• Strong ability to perform Spend Analysis.
• Experience in diverse, matrixed organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic sourcing for Indirect purchases.
• Oversee supplier selection and maintain supplier database.
• Conduct Spend Analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with teams for best-practice sourcing.

Skills

Supplier selection

Contract negotiation

Spend Analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

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.

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: Bachelor's 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.