Strategic Buyer: Materials & Supplier Leadership (On-Site)

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension contributions

Skill development

Paid time off

Canteen subsidy

Annual performance bonuses

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a dedicated Buyer specializing in Strategic Sourcing to procure raw materials, components, and services for production in Tembisa. You will drive cost savings, manage supplier performance, and mitigate supply chain risks in collaboration with engineering, production, and finance.

This on-site role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years in procurement, with strong negotiation, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, supply chain, or engineering.
• Minimum 4 years procurement or buyer experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation.
• Proficient with ERP and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Tembisa, Gauteng.
• Team-oriented and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic sourcing initiatives for direct and indirect materials.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Conduct RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and analyze supplier proposals.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings.
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and resolve performance issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast material requirements with production planning.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical guidelines.
• Analyze market trends and supplier landscape for risks and opportunities.
• Support new product introduction by sourcing components and materials.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure materials meet specs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Analytics

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a dedicated Buyer specializing in Strategic Sourcing to procure raw materials, components, and services for production in Tembisa. You will drive cost savings, manage supplier performance, and mitigate supply chain risks in collaboration with engineering, production, and finance.

This on-site role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years in procurement, with strong negotiation, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and analytical skills.