Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Leadership

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 950,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Modern facilities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing for critical manufacturing components at our Mahikeng, North West facility. You will drive supplier negotiations, optimize costs, and build strong supplier relationships to ensure steady supply and quality.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams within a hybrid work setup, leveraging ERP systems to manage procurement from requisition to receipt.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years procurement experience in manufacturing components.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for key manufacturing components and materials.
• Lead complex negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Manage long-term supplier relationships focusing on performance, quality, and innovation.
• Conduct market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, cost reduction, and risks.
• Oversee procurement from requisition to receipt ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to define specifications.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Manage inventory levels with planning teams to balance availability and costs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within procurement and supply chain.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cost optimization

Analytics

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing for critical manufacturing components at our Mahikeng, North West facility. You will drive supplier negotiations, optimize costs, and build strong supplier relationships to ensure steady supply and quality.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams within a hybrid work setup, leveraging ERP systems to manage procurement from requisition to receipt.