Raw Material Buyer

SUMMARY:
Are you a strategic and commercially minded Raw Materials Buyer ready to take the next step in your procurement career? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with suppliers, and have a strong eye for cost, quality, and availability, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
 
Our client, a well-established organization based Midrand within the manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced Raw Materials Buyer to join their procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of critical raw material sourcing, build strong supplier relationships, and play a key role in ensuring the seamless supply of materials to support ongoing production and business growth.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
 

• Purchase goods and services at the right quality, quantity, time, price and source to maximise value for the business.
• Utilise SAGE data and internal customer requirements to place, expedite and reconcile purchase orders.
• Address supplier payment queries and assist in resolving blocked invoice issues.
• Maintain and update budget, sourcing portfolio, spend, supply planning and KPI files on a weekly basis.
• Identify and communicate any potential supply risks to the business.
• Manage and resolve claims raised against suppliers.

• Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce or related field
• SAPICS/CIPS Certification (Preferred)
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, chemical or retail industries
• Proven track record of sourcing project execution, including supplier negotiations and solution implementation

• Supply chain
• Procurement
• Freight and Logistics