FMCG Raw Materials Buyer — Hybrid, Growth Bonus

Placements24

Gqeberha

Hybrid

ZAR 420,000 - 600,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonus

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Buyer for a fast-growing FMCG manufacturer in Port Elizabeth. You will manage procurement of raw materials, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and maintaining inventory to support production schedules in the Eastern Cape.

You should have 4+ years in FMCG procurement, strong negotiation and data analysis skills, and experience with SAP or Oracle. A hybrid on-site/remote work setup in Port Elizabeth is available, and you must be eligible to work in South

Qualifications

4+ years in purchasing or procurement in FMCG or food manufacturing.
Experience sourcing raw materials, ingredients, or packaging.
Strong negotiation skills and cost-saving track record.
Understanding of supply chain and inventory management.
Experience with procurement software/ERP (SAP, Oracle).
Hybrid work model; Port Elizabeth on-site/hybrid work.
Legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

Source and procure raw materials, ingredients, and packaging for FMCG production.
Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers meeting quality, cost and ethical standards.
Negotiate terms, pricing and delivery schedules to optimize costs and ensure supply continuity.
Manage supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews and foster partnerships.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with planning and production to prevent stock-outs.
Analyze market trends, commodity prices and economic factors affecting costs.
Ensure compliance with regulations including food safety and import/export requirements.
Prepare reports on procurement activities, costs and supplier performance.