Senior Buyer - Industrial Goods

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Buyer specializing in industrial goods to join our procurement team. The role is remote but oversees operations that include Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, requiring strategic sourcing and supplier management from a distance.

You will drive end-to-end procurement, negotiate pricing, and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply chains.

Qualifikationen

• Senior Buyer with expertise in industrial goods procurement.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Experience in cost-saving and risk mitigation in procurement.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end procurement for industrial goods and services.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard suppliers meeting quality standards.
• Negotiate favorable pricing and terms with suppliers.

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading player in the heavy industry sector, is looking for an accomplished Senior Buyer specializing in industrial goods to join their procurement department. This crucial role, based remotely but overseeing operations that include Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal , focuses on sourcing and acquiring a wide range of industrial materials, equipment, and services. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive market knowledge and negotiation skills to secure the best value for the company, ensuring uninterrupted supply chains. This position demands a strategic approach to supplier management and a deep understanding of the industrial procurement landscape. We seek a proactive individual who can identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks. The role requires a high degree of autonomy and the ability to foster strong, collaborative relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers, driving operational excellence from a distance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for industrial goods and services.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, ensuring they meet quality and performance standards.
• Negotiate favorable pricing,