Strategic Raw Material Buyer: Supplier & Cost Leader

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment is seeking a procurement professional to lead strategic supplier management, negotiate contracts, and optimize inventory for packaging and raw materials in alignment with production schedules.

The role involves collaborating with production, QA and logistics to drive cost savings while maintaining quality, and proactively mitigating supply risks through strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Strategic supplier management experience
• Contract and cost negotiation expertise
• Streamlined procurement operations knowledge
• Inventory control and replenishment optimization
• Cross-functional collaboration with production and logistics
• Issue and risk mitigation in supplier relations

Skills

Strategic supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cost negotiation

Procurement operations

Inventory optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment is seeking a procurement professional to lead strategic supplier management, negotiate contracts, and optimize inventory for packaging and raw materials in alignment with production schedules.

The role involves collaborating with production, QA and logistics to drive cost savings while maintaining quality, and proactively mitigating supply risks through strong supplier relationships.