Senior Buyer – FMCG Procurement & Supplier Strategy

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Site-based role in Tembisa

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Buyer for a top South African FMCG manufacturer in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will oversee procurement of raw materials, packaging, and operating supplies, driving cost savings and ensuring supply continuity.

Lead negotiations with national and international suppliers, manage performance reviews, and align sourcing with production schedules. A dynamic, site-based role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics or related field.
• 7+ years in procurement with FMCG exposure.
• Proven large-scale negotiation and cost-reduction experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic sourcing for raw materials, packaging and indirect goods.
• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing and terms.
• Manage supplier relationships and perform regular reviews.
• Monitor market trends and supply risks to protect continuity.
• Coordinate with R&D, production and QA to align procurement with schedules.
• Oversee order-to-payment cycle and enforce compliance.
• Refine procurement policies to cut costs and boost efficiency.
• Identify new suppliers offering cost or quality advantages.
• Manage inventory with logistics to minimize waste.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / Logistics / Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Buyer for a top South African FMCG manufacturer in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will oversee procurement of raw materials, packaging, and operating supplies, driving cost savings and ensuring supply continuity.

Lead negotiations with national and international suppliers, manage performance reviews, and align sourcing with production schedules. A dynamic, site-based role with growth opportunities.