Strategic Procurement Buyer for Supply Chain Excellence

Pedros; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedro's Chicken in Durban is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. You will source food products, packaging, and operational goods, with a focus on cost efficiency and supplier reliability.

The role requires strong negotiation, supplier relationship management and data-driven analysis to support growth across our restaurant network. You will collaborate with Operations, Finance and Marketing to drive procurement excellence and ensure product availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commerce or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in procurement, buying or strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management and commercial agreements.
• Experience procuring food products, packaging, commodities or operational goods.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure food products, packaging, commodities, equipment, consumables and other operational requirements.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluations and onboarding processes.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, rebates, payment terms and supplier agreements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement effective sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and strategic supply partners.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and service level agreements.
• Manage supplier contracts, renewals and commercial agreements.
• Identify alternative suppliers to reduce supply risks and ensure business continuity.
• Ensure consistent product availability across the restaurant network.
• Monitor commodity pricing, market trends and supply chain risks.
• Work closely with inventory planning and distribution teams to manage stock availability.
• Resolve supplier shortages, delivery challenges and quality concerns.
• Conduct spend analysis, cost comparisons and supplier performance reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and procurement efficiencies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Marketing, Quality Assurance and New Product Development teams.
• Support new product launches, promotional campaigns and business expansion initiatives.
• Prepare procurement reports, supplier scorecards and market intelligence updates.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Cost analysis

Excel skills

ERP systems

Education

Degree in Procurement

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Pedro's Chicken in Durban is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. You will source food products, packaging, and operational goods, with a focus on cost efficiency and supplier reliability.

The role requires strong negotiation, supplier relationship management and data-driven analysis to support growth across our restaurant network. You will collaborate with Operations, Finance and Marketing to drive procurement excellence and ensure product availability.