Senior Industrial Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Savings

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent manufacturing and industrial services company in Pretoria, Gauteng to hire a Senior Buyer who will manage procurement of industrial supplies and equipment. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in industrial procurement, and strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in industrial supplies, MRO, or capital equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Certifications such as CPSM are a plus.
• Proficiency with procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for industrial supplies, raw materials, components, and capital equipment.
• Identify, evaluate, and select qualified suppliers based on price, quality, delivery, and reliability.
• Lead negotiations for contracts and purchase orders to secure best value.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and conduct regular reviews.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, ethical standards, and company procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance to meet supply needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock to reduce carrying costs while ensuring availability.
• Stay informed about market trends, technologies, and supply chain disruptions.
• Prepare and analyze procurement data, generating reports on spending and savings.
• Resolve supply-related issues or discrepancies promptly and efficiently.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supply chain management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent manufacturing and industrial services company in Pretoria, Gauteng to hire a Senior Buyer who will manage procurement of industrial supplies and equipment. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in industrial procurement, and strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle).