Senior Procurement Buyer - Gauteng

SA Metal; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Metal in Gauteng seeks a Senior Procurement Buyer to lead regional procurement operations, negotiate pricing and contracts, and drive cost savings while ensuring supplier performance and efficiency.

The role reports to the Group Procurement Manager and requires a hands-on leader with strong negotiation, MRP/ERP expertise, and a track record of process improvements in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in procurement and stores management.
• Supervisory experience is advantageous.
• Strong negotiation and cost management experience.
• Experience in industrial and manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Engineering background or qualifications is a big plus.
• Automotive industry experience is an advantage.
• Proven track record of achieving cost savings and process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; Fraxion and Accpac is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end procurement activities in the region, including pricing, rates and contracts.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, monitor SLA performance, drive improvements.
• Oversee stores operations including receiving, issuing and stock control with high accuracy.
• Oversee purchase orders and daily MRP activities to optimize stock levels.
• Conduct cycle counts and reports, ensuring timely communication to management.
• Provide guidance and support to procurement and stores staff under the National Procurement manager.
• Drive national savings targets through strategic sourcing and cost reduction programs.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Cost management

Supplier management

Stores & Inventory

MRP management

Cycle counts

Reporting

Team support

Savings & cost optimization

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Fraxion

Accpac

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Group currently has a vacancy for a highly driven and experienced Senior Procurement Buyer to support procurement operations in Gauteng. The role reports to the Group Procurement Manager and requires a hands‑on individual who can drive cost savings, supplier performance and operational efficiency.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Procurement Management – Oversee all procurement activities within the region, including end‑to‑end procurement processes. Negotiate pricing, rates, and contracts, achieve savings targets, conduct market analysis and benchmarking, and continuously improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency.
• Supplier Management – Build, maintain, and strengthen supplier relationships. Source new suppliers to improve competitiveness, monitor SLA performance, and drive continuous improvement in supplier quality, cost and delivery.
• Stores & Inventory Management – Oversee all store operations including receiving, issuing and stock control. Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy and system integrity. Manage and support stores personnel.
• Order & MRP Management – Oversee purchase order processing and stock item management. Manage daily MRP activities to ensure optimal stock levels, ensure timely replenishment, resolve delays, and expedite outstanding orders.
• Cycle Counts & Reporting – Conduct and manage cycle counts, weekly and bi‑weekly stock takes. Analyze, report, and communicate results to management, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across procurement and stores.
• Team Support & Compliance – Provide guidance and support to procurement and stores personnel under the guidance of the National Procurement manager.
• Savings & Cost Optimization – Responsible for achieving national procurement savings targets through strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, cost reduction programs, and continuous identification of value improvement opportunities across the business.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in procurement and stores management.
• Supervisory experience is advantageous.
• Strong negotiation and cost management experience.
• Experience in industrial and manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Engineering background or qualifications is a big plus.
• Automotive industry experience is an advantage.
• Proven track record of achieving cost savings and process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; experience with Fraxion and Accpac is advantageous.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Assertiveness and decision-making capability.