Strategic Raw Materials Buyer - 6 Month Contract

Hr Xchange; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Part time

Job summary

Hr Xchange is seeking an experienced Raw Materials Buyer for a 6-month contract in Midrand to manage end-to-end local procurement of raw materials and consumables for production, ensuring quality, quantity, price and timely delivery. The role focuses on securing value, supplier governance, and compliant procurement practices within manufacturing or FMCG contexts.

You will negotiate with suppliers, place and track orders in SAGE, and support cost-effective sourcing aligned with BBBEE

Qualifications

• 3-year BCom degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce or a related field.
• SAPICS or CIPS certification is advantageous.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement-related role.
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, chemical or retail industries.
• Proven experience in sourcing project execution, including supplier negotiations and solution implementation.
• Experience with new product development (NPD) processes.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, strategic sourcing and the BBBEE Scorecard.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and costs.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience working with SAGE data for purchasing activities.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, goods and services at the required quality, quantity, price and time to maximise value.
• Manage a capable and secure supplier base using sound procurement practices.
• Execute sourcing projects, including supplier negotiations and implementation of agreed solutions.
• Place, expedite and reconcile purchase orders using SAGE data and internal requirements.
• Resolve supplier payment issues and blocked invoice queries.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to support procurement and operational requirements.
• Maintain procurement budgets, sourcing portfolios, spend, supply planning and KPI information.
• Identify and communicate supply risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Log and resolve claims raised against suppliers.
• Support compliance with applicable procurement policies, procedures and governance requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Procurement governance knowledge

Education

BCom / Diploma in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Hr Xchange is seeking an experienced Raw Materials Buyer for a 6-month contract in Midrand to manage end-to-end local procurement of raw materials and consumables for production, ensuring quality, quantity, price and timely delivery. The role focuses on securing value, supplier governance, and compliant procurement practices within manufacturing or FMCG contexts.

You will negotiate with suppliers, place and track orders in SAGE, and support cost-effective sourcing aligned with BBBEE