Raw Material Buyer - Dube Tradeport Durban

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit in oThongathi, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a procurement professional to oversee supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery of packaging and raw materials for production.

You will partner with production, quality, and logistics teams to align procurement with demand forecasts, manage PO cycles, and mitigate supplier risks. The role requires precision, strong organization, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic supplier management and vendor onboarding.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers.
• Proven track record in procurement operations and inventory management.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Procurement operations

Inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk mitigation

Job description

Technical Competencies & Experience:

• Strategic Supplier Management: Source, evaluate, and onboard high-quality material suppliers while maintaining strong relationships and managing ongoing vendor performance.


• Contract and Cost Negotiation: Negotiate competitive contract terms and pricing agreements, using market trends and benchmarking to drive measurable cost savings without impacting quality.


• Streamlined Procurement Operations: Manage purchase order cycles and lead times efficiently to guarantee the timely delivery of packaging and raw materials for production.


• Optimized Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels and oversee replenishment processes to improve turnover rates, prevent stockouts, and minimize excess stock.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with production, quality control, and logistics teams to align material procurement with demand forecasts and production schedules.


• Issue and Risk Mitigation: Swiftly resolve supplier discrepancies regarding quality, pricing, or delivery while proactively mitigating potential supply chain disruptions.

Behavioural Competencies:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines


• First class communication skills

Please Note - Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.