Buyer Chemicals and Packaging

Elchemie; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage procurement at the Johannesburg site. The successful candidate will ensure timely purchasing of raw materials, negotiate costs, and maintain supplier relationships. This role demands a minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing and a diploma in Procurement. Attractive benefits include medical aid and 20 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

20 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a purchasing or production environment.
• Relevant qualification or experience in Logistics.
• Proficient in English (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Ensure raw materials and packaging are purchased on time and in full.
• Negotiate prices for local and imported raw materials.
• Monitor and minimize inbound raw material costs.
• Manage stock levels to ensure working capital remains within limits.
• Conduct regular supplier evaluations and audits.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Customer mindset

Advanced computer literacy

Supplier evaluation

Education

Diploma in Procurement or Inventory Control

Relevant qualification in Logistics

Job description

Location : Alberton, Gauteng

Type : Full time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join a Global Chemical Manufacturing company. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement function at the Johannesburg site, ensuring uninterrupted production and supporting the optimal performance of all operations.

Key responsibilities include the strategic sourcing of raw materials to achieve a balanced cost advantage.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensure raw materials and packaging are purchased on time and in full (OTIF) to meet production requirements for Joburg site.
• Negotiate prices for both local and imported raw materials and packaging.
• Monitor, control, and minimize inbound raw material and packaging costs.
• Process import orders for raw materials required at the Johannesburg site.
• Manage raw material and packaging stock levels to ensure working capital remains within business-defined limits.
• Maximize cost advantages by leveraging the company Global’s purchasing power.
• Continuously explore alternative raw materials, packaging, stock substitutes, and suppliers.
• Secure supplier contracts and agreements, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Negotiate and improve payment terms with suppliers.
• Establish and maintain a list of preferred and alternate suppliers, including pricing structures.
• Conduct regular supplier evaluations and audits, documenting findings and implementing necessary actions.
• Verify supplier invoice accuracy against goods received notes (GRNs).
• Generate procurement and stock-related reports as required.
• Take full responsibility for coordinating and managing site-wide stock takes, including those outside normal working hours.
• Investigative, problem-solving, ethical and objective behavior
• Positive attitude with a Customer mindset
• Weekly production planning meetings

What You’ll Need

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a purchasing or production environment

Diploma in Procurement, Inventory Control, or a related field

Relevant qualification or experience in Logistics

Advanced computer literacy (MS Office and relevant systems)

Proficient in English (mandatory)

What's In It for You

Work with a globally respected brand

Medical Aid, Provident Fund, Group Life, Disability and Funeral cover

20 days annual leave

A Few things to Know

Local travel to suppliers and Johannesburg site will be required

Internal relationships : Raw material warehouse / Production Manager / Regional and Global sourcing teams / Commercial Team

External relationships : Suppliers / Contractors / Auditors / Global Sourcing

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