Senior Materials Buyer: On-site Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Buyer for our Port Elizabeth-based manufacturing client to efficiently source direct materials and oversee supplier relationships on-site. You will lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management to guarantee quality, cost competitiveness, and timely deliveries across production lines.

The role demands 4+ years in procurement within manufacturing, strong MRP/inventory knowledge, and ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field.
• 4+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing with direct materials.
• Proven supplier negotiation and contract management track record.
• Strong understanding of MRP and inventory management.
• ERP experience (SAP or Oracle) and MS Office.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work in South Africa and reside near Port Elizabeth.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials, components, and MRO supplies for production.
• Develop sourcing strategies for pricing, quality, and timely delivery.
• Negotiate favorable terms and contracts with suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with planning, production, and engineering to forecast material needs.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance.
• Identify and onboard potential new suppliers and conduct due diligence.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Monitor market conditions to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Buyer for our Port Elizabeth-based manufacturing client to efficiently source direct materials and oversee supplier relationships on-site. You will lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management to guarantee quality, cost competitiveness, and timely deliveries across production lines.

The role demands 4+ years in procurement within manufacturing, strong MRP/inventory knowledge, and ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle).