Strategic FMCG Purchasing Lead - On-site Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

On-site role with modern facilities

Comprehensive medical aid plan

Retirement savings plan

Annual bonus based on performance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional development and training

Employee discount on company products

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join the procurement team on-site. You will source raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely deliveries to meet production schedules.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in purchasing within FMCG, strong negotiation skills, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and a proactive approach to cost savings and procurement optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably FMCG.
• Proven track record of negotiation and cost reduction.
• Strong understanding of raw materials and packaging sourcing.
• ERP proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for stakeholder management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge of Bloemfontein procurement landscape is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials, packaging materials, and operational supplies for FMCG production.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery to achieve cost savings.
• Monitor market trends and commodity prices to inform purchasing decisions.
• Process purchase orders and ensure adherence to budget.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure material standards.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Maintain purchasing records and vendor databases.
• Contribute to inventory management strategies to optimize stock.
• Stay updated on FMCG procurement regulatory requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join the procurement team on-site. You will source raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely deliveries to meet production schedules.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in purchasing within FMCG, strong negotiation skills, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and a proactive approach to cost savings and procurement optimization.