Planner Buyer Sr

ESAB Corporation; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in welding consumables seeks a Supply Chain professional in Rustenburg. The role focuses on managing material flow, ensuring inventory alignment with production schedules, and enhancing procurement processes for efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess a degree and relevant experience, supported by strong analytical skills to foster operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree required and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• General ability to resolve issues and manage costs.
• Experience in material procurement and inventory management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor material movement through the production cycle.
• Create and maintain bills of material and ensure inventory levels.
• Evaluate vendor reliability and manage non-conformances.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Vendor Evaluation

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Job Description:

ESAB is a world leader in the production of welding consumables and equipment. Our brand is synonymous with expertise in:

• Manual welding and cutting equipment
• Welding consumables
• Welding automation
• Cutting systems

Celebrating 110 years since its founding, ESAB serves a global market with representation in almost every country through subsidiaries or agents, and manufacturing plants across four continents.

Manufacturers seek ways to improve productivity and reduce costs. Partnering with ESAB offers access to a complete line of innovative solutions tailored to industry demands. Since its inception, ESAB has led in research and development, continuously expanding its product offerings from traditional welding to large automated manufacturing solutions. We provide world-class technical support and educational opportunities to help our customers work smarter and more profitably.

Position Overview:

This role involves planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine and facilitate required material purchases. Responsibilities include:

• Obtaining materials aligned with engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory levels (e.g., Just in Time, EOQ)
• Resolving discrepancies
• Creating and maintaining bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain systems
• Ensuring material standards are met and managing non-conformances
• Developing specifications for new contracts
• Gathering quotations, examining bids, and making awards
• Monitoring costs, schedules, and scope of subcontracts to ensure quality and value
• Evaluating vendor reliability and sourcing new suppliers when needed

The role requires applying general concepts and principles to resolve various issues, working on problems of moderate scope, and analyzing situations considering multiple factors. The position typically involves receiving general instructions for routine tasks and detailed guidance for new projects. Candidates should have a degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.