Senior Buyer

Premier; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to optimize its supply chain. You will negotiate supplier contracts, manage performance, and ensure quality materials. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of FMCG purchasing experience and a degree in Procurement or related fields. This role demands strong analytical and negotiation skills with competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as an FMCG Senior Buyer.
• 5-7 years of experience in supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.
• 5+ years of analytical experience, preferably in the FMCG sector.
• 5+ years of experience in packaging procurement, including film packaging.
• 1-2 years of product development project experience (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts for optimal collaboration and value.
• Foster improvement of supplier performance through management and monitoring.
• Collaborate with R&D and Packaging Development for quality raw materials.
• Lead price negotiations using open book costing methodologies.
• Execute projects by maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Negotiation and contract management skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Cross-functional team working skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

ERP systems and procurement software experience

Education

Com degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Cost Accounting

Job description

Job Description

Premier is a leading organization in the FMCG sector, committed to excellence and innovation.

Our Operational Improvement team plays a crucial role in optimising the Premier Supply chain, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and high-quality product availability.

Job Purpose

To optimise the Premier Supply chain through the execution of strategic procurement processes in collaboration with our suppliers and internal customers to ensure cost-effective, timely, and high-quality product availability.

Job Objectives

• Actively negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring optimal collaboration, reliability, and value delivery.
• Foster continuous improvement of supplier performance through ongoing management and monitoring in line with agreed SLA terms.
• Ensure high-quality raw materials / packaging materials by collaborating with Research and Development and Packaging Development to ensure correct specifications and sourcing in line with agreed requirements.
• Solicit competitive tenders, lead negotiations for price increases using open book costing methodologies and ensure favourable terms.
• Effectively execute projects by fostering and maintaining good cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders, attending cross-functional Invocoms.
• Adhere to procurement and relevant policies, ensure alignment with BBBEE goals and regulatory standards, and adhere to all Food Safety requirements.
• Support healthy working capital by negotiating sustainable minimum order quantities and pricing, achieving cost savings, and optimising financial resources.

Qualification Requirements

Com degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Cost Accounting (Essential)

Experience Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience as an FMCG Senior Buyer
• 5-7 years of experience in supplier relationships and negotiating contracts
• 5+ years of analytical experience, preferably in the FMCG sector
• 5+ years of experience in packaging procurement, including film packaging
• 1-2 years of product development project experience (Desirable)

Key Outputs

Job-Related Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge

• Cost Management Modelling Principles (Intermediate)
• Buffer Management principles and procedures (Intermediate)
• Supplier performance and contract management principles (Intermediate)
• Inventory management principles and procedures (Intermediate)
• Negotiations management principles (Intermediate)
• Material run out models (Intermediate)

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills (Data manipulation, Pivots as required)
• Negotiation and contract management skills (Intermediate)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities (Intermediate)
• Cross-functional team working skills (Intermediate)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (Intermediate)
• ERP systems and procurement software experience (Basic)