Strategic Raw Materials Buyer & Sourcing Lead

HC Recruit; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

HC Recruit is seeking a Procurement/Buyer (Raw Material) for a position at the DBN Dube Tradeport. The role focuses on sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing essential production materials, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize supply chain efficiency and cost competitiveness.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years’ experience in procurement, with proficiency in Sage ERP. Strong negotiation, supplier management, and cross-functional teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years as Procurement Buyer, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficient in modern procurement software and ERP systems (Sage).

Responsibilities

• Strategic supplier management: source, evaluate and onboard high-quality material suppliers and manage vendor performance.
• Contract and cost negotiation: negotiate terms and pricing to drive cost savings without sacrificing quality.
• Streamlined procurement operations: manage purchase order cycles and lead times for packaging and raw materials.
• Optimized inventory control: monitor inventory levels and oversee replenishment to improve turnover and reduce stockouts.
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with production, quality control and logistics to align procurement with demand forecasts.
• Issue and risk mitigation: resolve supplier discrepancies and mitigate supply chain disruptions.

Job description

HC Recruit is seeking a Procurement/Buyer (Raw Material) for a position at the DBN Dube Tradeport. The role focuses on sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing essential production materials, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize supply chain efficiency and cost competitiveness.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years’ experience in procurement, with proficiency in Sage ERP. Strong negotiation, supplier management, and cross-functional teamwork are essential.