<p><strong>JOB DESCRIPTION</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Group currently has a vacancy for 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.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>POSITION REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">·<strong>Procurement Management – </strong>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.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·<strong>Supplier Management – </strong>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.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·<strong>Stores & Inventory Management – </strong>oversee all store operations including receiving, issuing and stock control. Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy and system integrity. Manage and support stores personnel</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·<strong>Order & MRP Management – </strong>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.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·<strong>Cycle Counts & Reporting – </strong>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.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·<strong>Team Support & Compliance – </strong>Provide guidance and support to procurement and stores personnel under the guidance of the National Procurement manager.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·<strong>Savings & Cost Optimization </strong>– 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.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">· Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.</p><p>· 8+ years’ experience in procurement and stores management.</p><p>· Supervisory experience is advantageous</p><p>· Strong negotiation and cost management experience.</p><p>· Experience in industrial and manufacturing environments is preferred</p><p>· Engineering background or qualifications is a big plus</p><p>· Automotive industry experience is an advantage</p><p>· Proven track record of achieving cost savings and process improvements</p><p>· Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; experience with Fraxion and Accpac is advantageous.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">· Strong commercial and negotiation skills</p><p>· High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking</p><p>· Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment</p><p>· Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills</p><p>· Assertiveness and decision-making capability</p>
