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Rcl FoodsSouth Africa
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Buyer – Groceries Division

Job Description

At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our purpose, to Grow What Matters.

Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Buyer for the Groceries Division. The role will be based in Randfontein and will report into the Senior Buyer.

The Buyer will be responsible to ensure efficient, cost effective and timely buying of technical components that meets the required engineering specifications and quality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Purchasing – Engineering stores and services, including buying of store spares, components and working closely with maintenance teams to understand exact requirements for preventative maintenance.
  • Participate in operations and engineering meetings.
  • Escalate complex issues to the Senior Buyer and Procurement Manager.
  • Drive a culture of commitment to Key Performance Indicators.
  • Ensure correct order quantities, cost savings, correct specifications, correct suppliers and appropriate stock levels in stores to avoid shortages or excesses of stock.
  • Utilise regular communication channels and team meetings to promote continuous improvement and compliance.
  • Engage with stakeholders on process and supplier information.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Buyer and Procurement Manager in evaluating and qualifying new vendors, while managing performance of existing ones.
  • Continue benchmarking to support negotiations and supplier selection; ensure compliance on terms and conditions, quality, lead times.
  • Support on supplier relevant upload based on LOA (i.e. pricing agreement, service contract, SLA etc).
  • Creating purchase orders for direct and indirect items on receipt of fully completed buying requisitions or approved workflows, following company policy and procedures.
  • Ensure all requests have correct authorisation as per policy.
  • Ensure on-time delivery at the best price with the best supplier, or per group contract, site / local contracts and pricing agreements.
  • Convert buying requisitions into ERP-generated purchase orders in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Apply accurate contracts and pricing agreements for all contracted goods.
  • Communicate any pricing challenges to the Senior Buyer and Procurement Manager.
  • Review and update appropriate stock levels, discontinued lines and ageing reports in collaboration with the Senior Buyer and Store Supervisor.
  • Report on unusual inventory volumes and spend.
  • Review supplier efficiencies from ordering, stock holding and delivery aspects.
  • Compliance with policies and practices.
  • Monitor and report redundancies and stock levels.
  • Ensure understanding and competence at site level by ensuring and monitoring that policy and procedure training has been implemented.
  • Update data on the procurement information system for reliable data and reporting, ensuring compliance with master data protocols.
  • Propose system and process improvements to maintain relevance and accuracy of information.
  • Ensure ethical standards and company policy requirements are adhered to.
  • Report and / or escalate any areas of non-compliance appropriately.
  • Demonstrate procedural compliance and implement process controls and procurement procedures where relevant.

Minimum Requirements

  • Relevant 3-year Degree in Supply Chain, B.Com, Procurement or Business-related field.
  • Experience with ERP (Syspro) is an advantage.
  • 5+ years of experience within procurement and an engineering environment (technical mechanical, electrical).
  • Purchasing experience within an FMCG environment is critical.
  • Senior Buyer – Groceries Division

    Job Description

    Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Senior Buyer for the Groceries Division. The role will be based in Randfontein and will report into the Procurement Manager.

    The role will be responsible for managing operational and services buying and agreements at the Business Unit, providing professional leadership to the buying and stores team for operational expenditure and meeting agreed business unit service levels.

    Minimum Requirements

  • Relevant 3-year Degree in Supply Chain, B.Com, Procurement or Business-related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience within FMCG or similar role.
  • Experience in procurement and the engineering / site services environment (Technical / Electrical and Mechanical).
  • Purchasing experience within an FMCG environment is critical.
  • Leadership experience and history of managing a team.
  • Clear understanding of technical specifications, drawings, contract management, negotiating, executing and overseeing agreements to ensure compliance, mitigate risk and achieve intended business outcomes.
  • Duties and Responsibilities

  • Business Unit Purchasing and Stores Services.
  • Contracts – SLAs, RFQs, RFPs, RFIs and Tender Process : Implement and support function to Procurement Manager.
  • Order and Supplier Management.
  • Category and Contract Management.
  • Engineering Stores Support.
  • Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ).
  • Reporting and Data management.
  • Governance.
  • Head, Supply Chain – Insurance & Asset Management

    Job Description

    Job Overview

    Business Segment : Insurance & Asset Management

    Location : ZA, GP, Roodepoort, 4 Ellis Street

    Job Type : Full-time

    Job Ref ID : A-0001

    Date Posted : 9 / 24 / 2025

    Leading National Supply Chain efforts to efficiently and effectively enable world class customer service through the 3rd party suppliers in a cost effective and efficient way. Crafts and implements the overall strategy for supply chain to effectively support the claims management service of the Insurance business.

    Qualifications

  • First Degree – Appropriate and Relevant Degree related to the field of expertise.
  • Short Term Insurance Certificates.
  • Experience Required

  • 5-7 years experience in Insurance Supply Chain in both Home Owners and Vehicle Insurance claims. Experience in both Structural and Motor Insurance.
  • Knowledge & Competencies

  • SIL Policy wording interpretation.
  • Supply Chain requirements.
  • Consumer protection act, Short-Term Insurance Act.
  • Additional Information

  • Behavioural Competencies – Taking Action, Empowering Individuals, Making Decisions, Leading People, Following Procedures, Upholding Standards.
  • Technical Competencies – Client Engagement, Strategic Planning and Resourcing, Risk Management and Compliance.
  • Coordinator : Supply Chain Export – Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

    Job Advert Summary

    Clover has an exciting opportunity for a results driven, motivated and experienced Coordinator : Supply Chain Export with Export expertise of FMCG and Foods and Beverages to other African countries. The ideal candidate must have strong background of dealing with Export transactions within policies and guidelines of the company.

    The successful candidate will be responsible for handling Export process O2D (Order To Delivery), Sales HO Finance creditors administrative functions, and provide logistical and operational to export countries.

    Minimum Requirements

  • NATIONAL DIPLOMA
  • Relevant experience in applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level.
  • Experience in working at senior management.
  • Business English : Fluent.
  • Code 08 Drivers license.
  • Computer literacy (Advanced)
  • Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Export orders from inception to dispatching and up to customers.
  • Create PFI invoices into GTS and follow entire process until delivery point.
  • Complete documentation and dispatch to Transport Company.
  • Coordinate logistical function with transporters for collection orders on time.
  • Manage sales GRN and daily sales cube / report management.
  • Ensure compliance for all modes of transport.
  • Coordinate supply chain activities – transport and loading of trucks and containers; collaborate with Supply Planner; coordinate logistical services between Clover branches and external Distribution Centres; interact with Services providers for loading plan in advance.
  • Ensure compliance with Export and veterinary legislation – check client and transporter export documentation, file export documents per SABS, coordinate movement certificates and veterinary export certificates, coordinate with Distribution Centres for veterinary inspection and sealing of trucks by state vets.
  • Manage Export functions at Clover's Distribution Centres – ensure correct procedures for loading, track stock availability and position.
  • Perform all administrative duties – submit credit notes for approval, coordinate payments and invoices for veterinary inspections, handle queries from debtors for transporters, control and ensure updating of compliance, manage filling / data / records / systems updates.
  • Support Sales in Export Countries – analyse output sales per country per store, analyse output base sales per product item, build activity plans based on output sales to drive volume growth, open and faster communication related to orders in transit, explore synergies and opportunities to reduce freight cost.
  • Manage staff – ensure optimal utilisation of staff, apply consistent discipline, train and develop staff, conduct meetings and ensure effective communication with all, establish continuous improvement practices, liaise and communicate with management in all departments, set objectives, manage and measure performance of subordinates.
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