Global Chemical Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 300.000 - 520.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead sourcing of chemical products and raw materials. You will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships and monitor market trends to optimise costs and availability.

Responsibilities include coordinating orders, forecasting needs, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards across local and international suppliers.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in procurement or buying preferably within the chemical distribution industry.
• Exposure to sourcing and procurement internationally.
• Knowledge of chemical products, raw materials and supplier markets.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and commercial skills.
• Good understanding of inventory management, purchasing processes and cost control.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or stock management systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Aufgaben

• Sourcing and procuring chemical products and raw materials from local and international suppliers.
• Negotiating pricing, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules to achieve competitive purchasing costs.
• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships and identifying alternative supply sources.
• Monitoring market trends, chemical pricing, currency fluctuations, and supply chain developments.
• Managing stock levels and purchasing forecasts to ensure product availability while minimising excess inventory.
• Processing purchase orders and coordinating deliveries with suppliers, warehouses, and internal sales teams.
• Evaluating supplier performance in terms of pricing, quality, reliability, and service.
• Ensuring all purchased chemicals meet relevant quality standards, safety requirements and regulatory specifications.
• Maintaining accurate procurement records, costing information and supplier documentation.
• Working closely with sales, finance and warehouse teams to align purchasing decisions with customer demand and business objectives.

Kenntnisse

Procurement experience

International sourcing

Chemicals knowledge

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Commercial skills

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Excel

ERP/Stock systems

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead sourcing of chemical products and raw materials. You will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships and monitor market trends to optimise costs and availability.

Responsibilities include coordinating orders, forecasting needs, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards across local and international suppliers.