Strategic Buyer II: Sourcing & Negotiation Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Benefits package

Experienced purchasing team

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Buyer II to join the procurement department in Vereeniging. The role focuses on sourcing materials, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring cost-effective acquisitions essential to operations.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in purchasing, strong communication, and proficiency with procurement software and Excel. This position offers growth within a dedicated purchasing team in a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Buyer or related purchasing role.
• Knowledge of procurement principles, market analysis, and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement process for assigned categories of goods or services.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, obtaining quotes and proposals.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with vendors to secure favorable agreements.
• Track purchase orders, monitor delivery schedules, and resolve supply chain disruptions.
• Collaborate with inventory management and production teams to align procurement with operational needs.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

Excel

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Buyer II to join the procurement department in Vereeniging. The role focuses on sourcing materials, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring cost-effective acquisitions essential to operations.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in purchasing, strong communication, and proficiency with procurement software and Excel. This position offers growth within a dedicated purchasing team in a reputable organization.