Maintenance Repair & Operational Buyer

The HEINEKEN Company; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the beverage industry in the Gqeberha Manufacturing Plant. The successful candidate for this procurement position will be responsible for ensuring stock availability and managing supplier relations through effective stock management principles. Ideal applicants will bring strong leadership and organizational abilities, along with relevant experience in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in a procurement environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel essential.
• Knowledge of stock control management principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stock availability by sourcing the correct suppliers.
• Administer procurement processes efficiently.
• Evaluate vendors and contractors based on price, quality and service.

Skills

Stock management

Supplier evaluation

Leadership

Problem-solving

Excel

Procurement processes

Education

National Diploma/Degree in Logistics

Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Tools

SAP administration system

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?

Immediate Superior: Altus Bruwer

Job Grade: 08

Location: Gqeberha

Function: Supply Chain

Sub Function: Manufacturing

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number: 140165

Closing Date: 18/07/2025

Applications are invited to apply for the above-mentioned position to be based in our Gqeberha Manufacturing Plant within our Procurement Department and report to the PP&L Manager .

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensured stock availability of MRO (maintenance repairs and operations) by sourcing the correct suppliers.
• Apply and execute effective stock management principles
• Innovation and business improvements in support of operational and segment goals
• Established networks with internal clients and external suppliers.
• Ensure that quality & risk management standards, policies and procedures are adhered to within the department.
• Check the purchase requisition.
• Ensure correct supplier.
• Create purchase order.
• Place the order timeously
• Attend to outstanding orders and queries (Open PO’s)
• Administration of procurement process .
• Ensure supplier reliability
• Expediting any risks.
• BBBEE compliance
• Evaluate vendors and contractors to determine price, quality and service
• Establish and create new vendors after evaluation.
• ICC completion and audits - Procurement
  
  

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• Minimum of a senior certificate (Grade 12).
• A National Diploma/Degree within the Logistics study fields.
• 3 – 4 years’ experience Procurement environment
• Proven computer literacy in MS Office, especially Excel on an intermediate level of competency is essential.
• Experience of the SAP administration system will be advantageous.
• The ability to develop a clear vision for subordinates and involving team members in creating a shared vision.
• The ability to utilize the appropriate leadership style and develop individual capabilities.
• The ability to develop new ideas and to create new concepts and solutions to problems.
• Knowledge of all stock control management principles.
  
  

The ability to manage the stock control process through procedure and process adherence

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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