Strategic Buyer: Sourcing, Savings & Supplier Performance

Johnson Controls; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Pretoria seeks a Buyer to manage strategic sourcing and supplier selection for indirect purchases. This role focuses on executing commodity strategies to achieve savings and improve supplier performance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, experience in supply chain management, and strong negotiation skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing procurement efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in supply chain management or procurement.
• Ability to perform Spend Analysis and manage ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement strategies to meet delivery, quality, and cost objectives.
• Oversee supplier selection and maintain a strategic supplier database.
• Conduct Spend Analysis and accurate reporting.
• Manage procurement transactions, including supplier approvals and purchase orders.
• Collaborate with teams to establish best-practice sourcing practices.

Skills

Negotiating contracts

Spend Analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

A global technology company in Pretoria seeks a Buyer to manage strategic sourcing and supplier selection for indirect purchases. This role focuses on executing commodity strategies to achieve savings and improve supplier performance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, experience in supply chain management, and strong negotiation skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing procurement efficiency.