Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Procurement Buyer (2-Month Contract)
Job Purpose:
Our client is seeking a highly driven and experienced Senior Procurement Buyer to support procurement operations in Gauteng. The role reports to the Group Procurement Manager and requires a hands-on individual who can drive cost savings, supplier performance and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Procurement Management – Oversee all procurement activities within the region, including end-to-end procurement processes. Negotiate pricing, rates, and contracts, achieve savings targets, conduct market analysis and benchmarking, and continuously improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency.
- Supplier Management – Build, maintain, and strengthen supplier relationships. Source new suppliers to improve competitiveness, monitor SLA performance, and drive continuous improvement in supplier quality, cost and delivery.
- Stores & Inventory Management – Oversee all store operations including receiving, issuing and stock control. Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy and system integrity. Manage and support stores personnel.
- Order & MRP Management – Oversee purchase order processing and stock item management. Manage daily MRP activities to ensure optimal stock levels, ensure timely replenishment, resolve delays, and expedite outstanding orders.
- Cycle Counts & Reporting – Conduct and manage cycle counts, weekly and bi-weekly stock takes. Analyze, report, and communicate results to management, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across procurement and stores.
- Team Support & Compliance – Provide guidance and support to procurement and stores personnel under the guidance of the National Procurement Manager.
- Savings & Cost Optimization – Responsible for achieving national procurement savings targets through strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, cost reduction programs, and continuous identification of value improvement opportunities across the business.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 8+ years' experience in procurement and stores management.
- Supervisory experience is advantageous.
- Strong negotiation and cost management experience.
- Experience in industrial and manufacturing environments is preferred.
- Engineering background or qualifications is a big plus.
- Automotive industry experience is an advantage.
- Proven track record of achieving cost savings and process improvements.
- Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; experience with Fraxion and Accpac is advantageous.