Strategic Manufacturing Procurement Specialist

MyCareerCraft; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareerCraft in South Africa is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our procurement team in Rustenburg. You will manage purchasing for production and maintenance, source equipment, and ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires at least five years in purchasing, preferably in manufacturing, with strong supplier relations, cost reduction focus, and solid computer skills. You will collaborate with Finance, maintain supplier data, and support demand planning while adhering to company policies.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Purchasing, Supply Chain or related field.
• At least 5 years experience in purchasing.
• Experience in technical/manufacturing environments.
• Strong computer and systems skills.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment, materials, tools and consumables required for production and maintenance.
• Create and manage purchase orders and follow up to ensure suppliers deliver on time.
• Request quotations from suppliers and compare pricing based on internal specifications.
• Work closely with the Finance team to coordinate orders and payments.
• Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers and monitor their performance.
• Negotiate pricing and long-term supply agreements with suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve purchasing processes.
• Support demand planning and assist with forecasting future purchasing needs.
• Maintain and update part numbers and purchasing data in the system.
• Ensure all purchasing activities follow company policies and procedures.
• Source and purchase spare parts, services, equipment and capital items when required.
• Assist central procurement teams with sourcing and supplier management activities.
• Maintain an accurate supplier database.
• Perform general purchasing and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply Chain

Vendor Management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Purchasing, Supply Chain

Job description

MyCareerCraft in South Africa is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our procurement team in Rustenburg. You will manage purchasing for production and maintenance, source equipment, and ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires at least five years in purchasing, preferably in manufacturing, with strong supplier relations, cost reduction focus, and solid computer skills. You will collaborate with Finance, maintain supplier data, and support demand planning while adhering to company policies.