Senior Buyer - Raw Materials

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Generous leave allowance

Wellness programs

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer specializing in Raw Materials to join our procurement team. You will own end-to-end sourcing, drive cost savings, and build strong supplier partnerships to ensure timely delivery for manufacturing operations.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in senior procurement, a track record of negotiating high-value contracts, and strong data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior Buyer focusing on raw materials.
• Proven success negotiating high-value contracts and achieving cost reductions.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and purchasing of all raw materials, ensuring quality and supply.
• Negotiate complex contracts and pricing with global and local suppliers.
• Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and supplier performance.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct performance reviews.
• Collaborate with production, R&D, and finance to align procurement with needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards in procurement decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer specializing in Raw Materials to join their established procurement department in Cape Town . This critical role involves managing the end-to-end procurement cycle for all raw materials, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery to support manufacturing operations. You will be instrumental in developing sourcing strategies, fostering strong supplier partnerships, and mitigating supply chain risks. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to drive significant cost savings and contribute to the company's competitive advantage in the market. This is an on-site position requiring full dedication to the office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing and purchasing of all raw materials , ensuring consistent quality and supply.
• Negotiate complex contracts and pricing agreements with key global and local suppliers.
• Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and supplier performance to optimize purchasing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and resolve any issues that arise.
• Collaborate with production, R&D, and finance departments to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards in procurement decisions.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Senior Buyer or equivalent purchasing role, with a focus on raw materials.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating high-value contracts and achieving significant cost reductions.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain dynamics, global sourcing, and risk management.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous leave allowance and company-sponsored wellness programs.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A stable and reputable company with a strong commitment to employee growth.