Strategic Industrial Buyer - Hybrid, Cost-Saving Expert

Placements24; Centurion; Ibrido; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing of industrial components and machinery. You will drive negotiation strategies, manage key supplier relationships, and push cost-saving initiatives to optimize the supply chain.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in procurement, with strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle). You will work hybrid, liaising with engineering and operations to meet technical specs while ensuring timely,

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in buyer/procurement, preferably industrial sector.
• Proven negotiation and contract-management track record.
• Strong supply chain knowledge and best practices in purchasing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in ERP systems and procurement software (SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management.
• Ability to work in a hybrid office/remote environment.
• Familiarity with industrial components and equipment.

Mansioni

• Lead sourcing and purchasing activities for industrial products and components.
• Develop and implement negotiation strategies with suppliers.
• Manage relationships with key vendors and manufacturers.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities.
• Oversee procurement from requisition to delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to understand specs.
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective actions.
• Identify cost reduction and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
• Maintain records of purchase orders and supplier communications.
• Contribute to inventory management strategies.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Hybrid work

English fluency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Strumenti

SAP

Oracle

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing of industrial components and machinery. You will drive negotiation strategies, manage key supplier relationships, and push cost-saving initiatives to optimize the supply chain.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in procurement, with strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle). You will work hybrid, liaising with engineering and operations to meet technical specs while ensuring timely,