Strategic Raw Materials Buyer | Global Sourcing & Supply

Sherwin-Williams Co.; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams Durban (Valspar SA) is seeking a Buyer to join our Procurement team. You will plan, source and manage raw materials to support uninterrupted production, balancing supply continuity with cost and inventory objectives.

You will analyze production plans, forecast demands, negotiate terms with suppliers, and monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, value, and timely delivery across local and international suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' procurement/purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience procuring chemical/raw materials or specialized industrial materials is advantageous.
• Experience dealing with local and international suppliers and managing imported materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan raw material requirements from production plans and forecasts.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, incoterms, lead times and other commercial terms.
• Monitor inventory, MRP outputs, supplier performance and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with logistics to minimise demurrage, detention and costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing strategies.

Skills

Procurement planning

MRP management

Negotiation

Supply chain

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Sherwin-Williams Durban (Valspar SA) is seeking a Buyer to join our Procurement team. You will plan, source and manage raw materials to support uninterrupted production, balancing supply continuity with cost and inventory objectives.

You will analyze production plans, forecast demands, negotiate terms with suppliers, and monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, value, and timely delivery across local and international suppliers.