SENIOR BUYER

Brace Able Manufacturing; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Brace Able Manufacturing in Durban seeks an experienced Senior Purchasing/Procurement specialist to manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials, components and related services. You will drive supplier negotiations, contract management, cost reductions and BB-BBEE compliance, ensuring on-time delivery, optimal stock levels and alignment with budgets.

Build strong internal partnerships, develop local suppliers for localisation, and implement procurement initiatives toward annual targets.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Purchasing, Procurement or a Commercial environment.
• Automotive and/or Steel industry experience advantageous.
• OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience; proven supplier negotiations and cost reduction abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of raw materials, consumables and services within budgets.
• Gather requirements from internal departments and ensure timely procurement.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms and SLAs with suppliers.
• Manage supplier contracts and monitor compliance with terms and conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance against quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Ensure alternative/second-source suppliers for critical materials to minimise downtime.
• Monitor inventory levels and incoming logistics to ensure material availability.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives to support margin improvement.
• Develop local suppliers to support localisation and BB-BBEE objectives.
• Prepare procurement reports and maintain records.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Cost reduction

Procurement strategy

Vendor relationship

B-BBEE compliance

Supply chain

Education

Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the procurement of raw materials, consumables and services in accordance with operational requirements and approved budgets. Ascertain purchasing requirements from internal departments and ensure timely procurement. Negotiate purchasing contracts, pricing, payment terms and service level agreements with suppliers. Manage supplier contracts and monitor compliance with agreed terms and conditions. Monitor supplier performance against quality, cost and delivery requirements. Ensure appropriate alternative/second-source suppliers are available for critical materials and services to minimise supply interruptions. Monitor inventory levels and incoming logistics to ensure material availability and minimise production downtime. Develop and implement cost reduction and cost-saving initiatives to support margin improvement. Identify opportunities for improved supplier pricing, payment terms and overall procurement efficiencies. Ensure supplier lead times are aligned with production and maintenance requirements. Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Identify and develop local suppliers in support of localisation objectives. Drive preferential procurement initiatives in support of the Company''s B-BBEE objectives. Monitor and report preferential procurement spend against agreed targets. Support procurement from qualifying EME, QSE, Black-Owned and Black Women-Owned suppliers. Ensure supplier documentation, including B-BBEE information, is maintained and up to date. Identify and implement procurement initiatives that contribute to the Company''s strategic and annual procurement targets. Prepare and maintain relevant procurement reports, analyses and records. Ensure procurement activities comply with Company policies, procedures and applicable legislation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Relevant qualification in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field.

Experience Required:

5 years'' experience in Purchasing, Procurement or a Commercial environment. Experience within the Automotive and/or Steel industry will be advantageous. Minimum 3 years'' experience within an OEM or Tier 1 supplier environment. Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost reduction. Experience with preferential procurement and B-BBEE requirements will be advantageous.