- The Group currently has a vacancy for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Procurement Buyer to support procurement operations in Cape Town. 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 will include, but are not limited to:
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned commodities, departments and services
- Source suppliers through competitive tendering and quotation processes
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and supplier agreements
- Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing
- Identify and implement procurement process improvements
Supplier Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships
- Source and onboard new suppliers to improve competitiveness
- Monitor supplier performance against agreed service level agreements
- Resolve supplier quality, delivery and commercial issues
- Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives
Purchase Order & Procurement Administration
- Manage purchase requisitions and purchase order processing
- Expedite outstanding orders to ensure uninterrupted operations
- Monitor supplier lead times and delivery performance
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records
Savings & Cost Optimization
- Achieve procurement savings targets through strategic sourcing initiatives
- Identify cost reduction opportunities across all procurement categories
- Analyze spend data and recommend sourcing strategies
- Deliver measurable value through supplier negotiations and process improvements
Governance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and company governance
- Develop, review and maintain Procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Assist with supplier contract administration and compliance
- Prepare procurement reports and KPI dashboards for management
Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:
- Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Minimum 8 years' procurement experience
- Proven strong strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation experience
- Experience within manufacturing, engineering or heavy industrial environments
- Engineering qualification or technical background will be advantageous
- Automotive industry experience will be advantageous
- Proven track record of delivering procurement savings and process improvements
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Fraxion and Accpac experience advantageous)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Valid Drivers' license
- Strong commercial acumen
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- High attention to detail
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven
- High levels of integrity and professionalism
- Job title: Senior Procurement Buyer
- Reporting to: National Procurement Manager
- Job type: Permanent position
- Provident fund
- Life cover at 4X annual salary
- Funeral cover
- Medical aid - Hospital Plan with Discovery Health
- 15 x paid leave days per annum
- Long service leave after five years of employment
- 07h30 - 17h00: Monday - Thursday
- 07h30 - 16h00: Friday
- May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements