Senior Buyer — Strategic Sourcing Leader (Hybrid)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a seasoned Senior Buyer to join the procurement team on a hybrid schedule, combining on-site collaboration with focused remote work. You will drive strategic sourcing of raw materials, negotiate complex contracts, manage key supplier relationships, and contribute to supply chain resilience while aligning with manufacturing goals in the North West region.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, ERP experience, and a proven track record of

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of negotiating complex contracts and achieving significant cost savings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a hybrid environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain best practices.
• Strong leadership potential and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for key spend categories.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Lead complex negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements.
• Manage and nurture relationships with critical suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and assess supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure alignment on material specifications and requirements.
• Oversee the procurement process for capital equipment and specialized components.
• Monitor market trends, commodity prices, and global supply chain dynamics to inform purchasing decisions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement department.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / related

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a seasoned Senior Buyer to join the procurement team on a hybrid schedule, combining on-site collaboration with focused remote work. You will drive strategic sourcing of raw materials, negotiate complex contracts, manage key supplier relationships, and contribute to supply chain resilience while aligning with manufacturing goals in the North West region.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, ERP experience, and a proven track record of