Procurement Buyer

Mccormick & Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Buyer to optimize costs and develop category strategies. This role involves managing procurement activities globally, leading negotiations, and ensuring customer satisfaction while mitigating risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management and project execution, along with excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to strategic decisions and enhance supplier performance. If you're ready to take on diverse challenges and drive impactful results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.
• Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Management of Procurement for assigned categories globally.
• Leads negotiations to assure optimal cost, quality, and delivery.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Market Knowledge

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

Procurement Buyer

Midrand, South Africa

Responsible for assigned categories and the development of category strategies and programs to optimize cost, rationalize the supply base and bring value to the Corporation while mitigating risk. Includes coordinating and leading strategy execution activity supporting Direct and/or Indirect spend.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Management of Procurement for their categories globally.
2. Leads the negotiations of procured materials and services to assure optimal TCO (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Innovation) achieved.
3. Develops and implements strategies to assure lowest overall cost while mitigating risk to the Corporation.
4. Develops and documents in-depth knowledge of markets, supply chain, and suppliers. Assists with make vs. buy decisions.
5. Conduct formal presentations as well as coordinate & conduct supplier reviews.
6. Participates in the planning and forecasting process to establish standard costs and provide explanations for price variances at Division level.
7. Promotes high level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of Divisional projects & requirements for Purchasing guidance & leadership.
8. Lead cross functional teams to meet project objectives.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or applicable field of study required.
2. 6+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience.
3. 4+ years project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects.
4. Thorough knowledge of industries for assigned categories.
5. Technical awareness in assigned categories.
6. Systems capabilities to maximize supplier performance and negotiating leverage.
7. Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.
8. Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills are required to exchange complicated information.