Strategic Raw Materials Buyer & Negotiator

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks a diligent Purchasing Officer with a focus on raw materials procurement to join the operations team. The role emphasizes negotiating favorable terms, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective, timely supply of materials for production.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with ERP systems, and a solid understanding of commodity markets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years purchasing experience in raw materials or commodities.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Solid understanding of inventory management principles.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and standard office software.
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select raw material suppliers based on quality, price, reliability, and ethics.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules for raw material purchases.
• Manage end-to-end procurement: requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliation.
• Monitor market trends and commodity prices to identify opportunities and risks.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier information.
• Collaborate with production and quality to ensure material specs are met.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key suppliers.
• Forecast raw material needs with production planning and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Supply Chain Management qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks a diligent Purchasing Officer with a focus on raw materials procurement to join the operations team. The role emphasizes negotiating favorable terms, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective, timely supply of materials for production.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with ERP systems, and a solid understanding of commodity markets.