Buyer III

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Career growth opportunities

Professional development programs

Access to procurement technologies

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Buyer III for our Randburg, Gauteng client in the diversified industrial sector. The role focuses on managing high-value procurement contracts, leading strategic sourcing initiatives for raw materials and components, and driving cost savings while ensuring supply chain resilience.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 years in purchasing, strong negotiation and financial analysis skills, and proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive purchasing and procurement experience with strategic sourcing and negotiation.
• Proven track record managing large procurement projects and supplier portfolios.
• Expertise in negotiation, financial analysis, and procurement contract law.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Hybrid work model experience
• Must work from Randburg, Gauteng office on designated days.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for assigned categories in Randburg.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies for best pricing and terms.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and delivery.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis and benchmarking.
• Oversee procurement cycle for major contracts with compliance and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and finance.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and process improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct reviews.
• Prepare reports on procurement activities, savings, and market intelligence.
• Mentor junior purchasing team members.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Financial analysis

Leadership

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a diversified industrial conglomerate, is seeking an experienced and strategic Buyer III to join their purchasing department in Randburg, Gauteng . This role is crucial for managing high-value procurement contracts and driving strategic sourcing initiatives for critical raw materials and components. The Buyer III will leverage extensive market knowledge, negotiation expertise, and strong analytical skills to achieve cost savings and ensure supply chain resilience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex supplier relationships and optimizing procurement processes. This position offers a challenging and rewarding career path within a leading industrial group. Our client values individuals who can contribute to strategic decision-making and operational excellence. You will play a key role in supporting the company's growth and profitability through effective procurement strategies in the bustling Gauteng economic hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing efforts for assigned categories of goods and services in Randburg .
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to secure the best possible pricing and terms.
• Manage and develop relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and innovation.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis and competitive benchmarking.
• Oversee the entire procurement cycle for significant contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and finance departments.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular reviews.
• Prepare detailed reports on procurement activities, savings achieved, and market intelligence.
• Mentor junior members of the purchasing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in purchasing and procurement, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale procurement projects and supplier portfolios.
• Expertise in negotiation, financial analysis, and contract law relevant to procurement.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
• Experience in the industrial manufacturing sector is highly preferred.
• Must be able to work from the Randburg, Gauteng office on designated days.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model offering work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Professional development programs and training.
• Access to advanced procurement technologies.
• Employee assistance programs.