Senior Buyer - Strategic Sourcing

Placements24; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 750 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing within its procurement team in Cape Town. You will drive cost efficiencies, manage high-value supplier relationships, and shape procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings a strong negotiation background, global sourcing insight, and expertise in ERP systems to optimize supplier performance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in SCM, MBA, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Proven track record leading complex negotiations and large supplier contracts.
• Strong knowledge of global sourcing, risk management, and supplier diversity.

Responsabilités

• Lead strategic sourcing projects for key categories, including market analysis, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Develop and implement category strategies to achieve cost savings and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage relationships with critical suppliers to meet performance expectations.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering to identify operational improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor industry trends to continuously improve procurement processes and outcomes.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Leadership

Procurement analytics

Cost optimization

Formation

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Outils

SAP

Oracle

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer with expertise in strategic sourcing to join their established procurement department in Cape Town . This role is crucial for driving cost efficiencies and ensuring a robust supply chain for critical business operations. You will lead complex sourcing initiatives, manage high-value supplier relationships, and play a key part in developing and executing procurement strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of procurement best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing projects for key categories, including market analysis, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Develop and implement category strategies to achieve cost savings, enhance supplier performance, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage and nurture relationships with critical suppliers, ensuring alignment with company needs and performance expectations.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis and value engineering initiatives to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to continuously improve procurement processes and outcomes.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex negotiations and managing large-scale supplier contracts.
• Strong understanding of global sourcing, risk management, and supplier diversity principles.
• Proficiency in advanced procurement analytics and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with excellent bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life insurance, and retirement fund contributions.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A dynamic and stimulating work environment in the heart of Cape Town .
• Support for ongoing training and certifications in procurement.