Strategic Raw Materials Buyer: Procurement & Supply Risk

Kerry Kopp Consulting; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Kopp Consulting in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a procurement professional to manage raw material sourcing and supplier relationships to support production. The role requires coordinating ordering, expediting critical materials, and maintaining accurate records to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing processes.

The successful candidate will work closely with planning, production, stores, and quality teams to balance supply with demand and optimize costs while maintaining compliance with

Responsibilities

• Procure local and imported raw materials in accordance with production plans, material requirements, and approved purchasing procedures.
• Convert approved requirements into purchase orders and ensure orders are placed within required lead times.
• Verify pricing, quantities, specifications, delivery dates, payment terms, and other commercial conditions before order placement.
• Monitor open purchase orders from placement through to delivery.
• Expedite critical or overdue orders to prevent production interruptions.
• Maintain appropriate purchasing documentation and records.

Job description

Kerry Kopp Consulting in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a procurement professional to manage raw material sourcing and supplier relationships to support production. The role requires coordinating ordering, expediting critical materials, and maintaining accurate records to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing processes.

The successful candidate will work closely with planning, production, stores, and quality teams to balance supply with demand and optimize costs while maintaining compliance with