Senior Buyer

24 hours ago

Gauteng, South Africa Natebo Consulting Full time

We are actively seeking the services of an experienced Senior Buyer:
THE POSITION ENTAILS:
Reporting to the Group Logistics Manager - Sourcing and purchasing raw materials, components, or finished goods from suppliers and includes price negotiations, terms, and other details of these transactions

Main Responsibilities:

- Lead the sourcing and supplier selection activities
- Negotiate contracts with vendors to purchase materials and services at the best price possible and negotiate clear, robust, and favourable terms and conditions in an appropriate contract format (SLA’S)
- Ensure Inventory Levels (Raw Materials / Production Consumables, Maintenance Spares and Bought-in Products) are maintained in conjunction with Supply Planner and Stores Supervisor.
- Ensure MRO (Maintenance / Repairs and Operations) purchasing is efficient and cost effective.
- Prepare RFP and Comparison of Proposal to determine which ones will be accepted based on price, delivery times, and other criteria.
- Performing cost / quality benchmarking analysis.
- Perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities.
- Expediting POs against a schedule of priorities whilst keeping business stakeholders appraised.
- Effectively manage supplier selection to meet quality, service, delivery, cost, risk mitigation, and supplier capabilities to meet requirements
- Manage the supply chain risks with the Group Supply Chain manager and derive action plans to secure supply of Materials, Production Consumables and Spares.
- Drive Procurement Cost Saving program.
- Develop comprehensive product cost driver tool to evaluate and negotiate prices
- Continually evaluate industry trends to determine potential impact on the business and initiate action with the Group Supply Chain Manager to ensure reliable continued flow of materials to the company
- Implement procurement policies, procedures, strategies, materials management systems, and supporting programs where required
- Monthly Reporting on Procurement Spend, Savings and Key Activities.

Your Challenge:
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

- Be self-confident, take initiative and work independently
- Good interpersonal skills, both internal and external (suppliers)
- Self-disciplined & self-motivated
- Ability to adhere to procedures and controls
- Good administration skills
- Self-confident, problem solving
- ERP system knowledge, preferably Syspro, but not a definite requirement
- We are specifically looking for a person with great customer service and negotiation skills.
- The incumbent will have demonstrated the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, work collaboratively to address challenges, and have a positive influence on company culture.

Your Background:

- Supply Chain qualification (B-degree) APICS certification would be advantageous.
- 10 years’ experience in a Senior Procurement role
- Minimum 5 years’ Experience within a manufacturing environment
- Global sourcing experience will be an advantage
- Good experience of sourcing (market analysis & supplier selection), reviewing technical (internal customer & customer market needs) and market trends & purchasing strategies

**Salary**: R40,000.00 - R55,000.00 per month

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