Senior Buyer

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing specialist is seeking a Senior Buyer in Pinetown, KZN. This role is crucial for operational success, ensuring timely sourcing of raw materials. Responsibilities include budget monitoring, supplier negotiation, and performance tracking. The ideal candidate has a degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain and at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of Syspro is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within manufacturing.
• Proven experience in budget monitoring and supplier negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor raw material budgets and overall spend.
• Negotiate supplier pricing and terms.
• Generate purchase orders based on production needs.

Skills

Budget monitoring

Cost-reduction initiatives

Supplier negotiation

Inventory management

Supplier performance tracking

Risk management

Education

Degree in Purchasing / Supply Chain

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Our client, a specialist in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Senior Buyer based in Pinetown, KZN

The successful candidate will play a key role in operational success by ensuring all raw materials are sourced and delivered on time and in full to meet production demands

Duties and Responsibilities

Cost Control

• Monitor raw material budgets and overall spend.
• Drive and support cost-reduction initiatives and projects.
• Track and minimise price variances.
• Negotiate supplier pricing and payment terms.
• Expedite raw materials and components in line with budget and approved pricing.
• Ensure supplier price updates are implemented as per agreements.
• Monitor outsourced supplier stock levels to ensure compliance with stock policy.

Supplier Management

• Track and manage daily supplier delivery performance (OTIF).
• Oversee supplier agreements (Supply Agreements & SLAs) for all direct material and component suppliers.
• Ensure all suppliers comply with BBBEE requirements.
• Compile and distribute monthly supplier performance reports.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier risks.

Expediting

• Generate purchase orders according to production requirements.
• Ensure suppliers receive, acknowledge, and confirm all orders.
• Follow up on and resolve shortages or late deliveries of raw materials and components.
• Escalate to management any delays or shortages that may impact production.
• Manage stock levels of outsourced parts and raw materials.

Administration

• Compile and maintain the raw material budget, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies and targets.
• Prepare supplier forecasts and communicate them timeously.
• Manage supplier RFQs.
• Ensure all purchasing processes and procedures are kept updated and filed in line with company policy.
• Assist with departmental and finance-related queries.
• Produce required departmental reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Purchasing / Supply Chain
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Syspro experience advantageous