Buyer

Johnson Controls; Irene; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in South Africa seeks a Buyer to manage strategic sourcing and procurement of Indirect purchases. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in business and 3+ years of experience in supply chain management. The candidate will drive initiatives for savings and compliance with Global Procurement policy. Join a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain management or procurement.
• Strong ability to perform Spend Analysis.
• Experience in a diverse, matrixed organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic sourcing and procurement for Indirect purchases.
• Conduct Spend Analysis and accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with teams to establish best-practice sourcing practices.

Skills

Negotiating contracts with suppliers

Supply chain management

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. 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 :

• 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.