Senior Industrial Buyer - Strategic Sourcing & Savings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Buyer based in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to manage procurement of industrial supplies, machinery and spare parts critical to manufacturing processes.

The role focuses on sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives within a leading industrial organization. Strong negotiation and market analysis skills are required to ensure optimal inventory levels and continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Admin, Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of industrial procurement or strategic sourcing experience.
• Proven ability to negotiate large contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment, MRO supplies, and procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement of industrial supplies, equipment, and services in line with specs and quality standards.
• Negotiate and manage complex contracts to secure favorable terms and costs.
• Develop sourcing strategies to reduce costs and mitigate supply risks.
• Conduct market research on industrial commodities and supplier capabilities.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee PO creation, processing, and tracking for on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance and operations to align material needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Buyer based in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to manage procurement of industrial supplies, machinery and spare parts critical to manufacturing processes.

The role focuses on sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives within a leading industrial organization. Strong negotiation and market analysis skills are required to ensure optimal inventory levels and continuity.