Steel Buyer

Hr Xchange; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in construction materials seeks a Buyer in Johannesburg. The role involves strategic sourcing, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the availability of materials for production. Candidates should hold a qualification in purchasing or supply chain and have experience in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and procurement principles.
• Specific knowledge of steel buying is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Acquire the best price from suppliers and manage the supply base.
• Use SAP for placing and reconciling purchase orders.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver on commitments.

Skills

Strategic planning

Resource allocation

Production methods

Quality control

Education

Diploma or Degree in purchasing / Supply Chain

SAPICS / CIPS certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join a global leader in building materials, shaping the future of construction and infrastructure.

Our client promotes a collaborative, inclusive work environment that encourages growth, trust, and shared success.

If you're seeking a dynamic workplace that values your contributions and supports professional development, this is your chance!

As the Buyer, you will be responsible for acquiring the best price from suppliers and ensuring the availability, control and purchase of raw materials and consumables for production.

Purchase goods and services at the right quality, quantity, time, price and sources to maximize value.Manage capable and secure supply base to delivery business needs through best procurement practices.Deliver successful projects where nominated as the project leader or project member.Use SAP MRP data and internal customer input to place, expedite and reconcile purchase orders.Resolve all supplier payments issues and blocked invoices queries.Collaborate with local and global team members, cross functional teams, other departments and functions to deliver on commitments.Proactively educate the business on purchasing procedures and systems.Update the budget, sourcing portfolio, spend, supply planning and KPI files.Highlight any supply risk identified to the business.Log and resolve claims logged against suppliers.

Requirements Diploma or Degree in purchasing / Supply Chain or similarSAPICS / CIPS certification is an advantageMinimum 3 years' experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement related roleKnowledge of administration and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods and coordination of people and resourcesKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximising the effective manufacture and distribution of productsSpecific knowledge of steel buying will be advantageous Our client is an equal opportunity employer.