Raw Materials Buyer
First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026.
SUMMARY:
To manage end-to-end local raw material procurement, ensuring that production receives the correct materials at the right quality, quantity, time and price, while maintaining supplier reliability, cost efficiency and compliance with Saint-Gobain's procurement policies.
POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities Source and purchase raw materials and consumables required for manufacturing Manage supplier relationships, commercial negotiations and supply performance Identify alternative suppliers and materials to improve cost, quality and availability Manage purchase orders, expediting and reconciliations using SAGE Resolve supplier payment discrepancies, blocked invoices and supplier claims Maintain weekly procurement budgets, sourcing portfolios, spend reports and KPIs Identify and escalate supply risks that could affect production Work closely with Production, Logistics, Finance and other departments Ensure procurement governance, B-BBEE requirements and company policy compliance Support sourcing projects and continuous process improvement Non-negotiable experience to screen 3-5 years' procurement or strategic sourcing experience Manufacturing, FMCG, chemical or related industry exposure Proven supplier negotiations and sourcing project execution Raw material purchasing and production supply coordination Strong analytical and commercial skills Procurement systems and reporting experience Advantageous: CIPS\/SAPICS certification, new product development exposure and experience qualifying alternative raw materials. Additional technical requirements The original specification also highlights: Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations Knowledge of raw materials, manufacturing processes and quality control New Product Development (NPD) exposure SAGE purchasing and procurement reporting Supplier qualification and alternative sourcing B-BBEE procurement compliance Strong collaboration with Production, R&D and Logistics Original specification The document you previously uploaded is titled \"Job Description Raw Materials Buyer V01.pdf\" and contains six pages.