Raw Materials Buyer

Salary: Market related
Location: Midrand
Employment type: 6-month contract opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Raw Materials Buyer to manage the end-to-end local procurement of raw materials and consumables required for production. The role focuses on securing the right quality quantity price and supply while supporting cost-effective sustainable and compliant procurement practices.

• Purchase raw materials goods and services at the required quality quantity price and time to maximise value.
• Manage a capable and secure supplier base using sound procurement practices.
• Execute sourcing projects including supplier negotiations and implementation of agreed solutions.
• Place expedite and reconcile purchase orders using SAGE data and internal requirements.
• Resolve supplier payment issues and blocked invoice queries.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to support procurement and operational requirements.
• Maintain procurement budgets sourcing portfolios spend supply planning and KPI information.
• Identify and communicate supply risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Log and resolve claims raised against suppliers.
• Support compliance with applicable procurement policies procedures and governance requirements.

• 3-year BCom degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management Procurement Commerce or a related field.
• SAPICS or CIPS certification is advantageous.
• 35 years experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement-related role.
• Experience within manufacturing FMCG chemical or retail industries.
• Proven experience in sourcing project execution including supplier negotiations and solution implementation.
• Experience with new product development (NPD) processes.
• Knowledge of procurement governance strategic sourcing and the BBBEE Scorecard.
• Knowledge of raw materials production processes quality control and costs.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience working with SAGE data for purchasing activities.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.