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Raw Material Buyer - Dube Tradeport Durban

Raw Material Buyer - Dube Tradeport Durban

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit • Tongaat, South Africa
Less than 1 hour ago
Job description


SUMMARY:
DBN000359 - Raw Material Buyer - DBN Dube Tradeport
Purpose of the job:To source, negotiate, and purchase essential production materials by collaborating with key stakeholders to optimize supply chain efficiency, quality, and cost competitiveness.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Experience: 3 to 5 years of proven experience as a Procurement Buyer, with a strong preference for candidates from the manufacturing sector.
  • Systems: Highly proficient in modern procurement software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically Sage


POSITION INFO:
Technical Competencies & Experience:

  • Strategic Supplier Management: Source, evaluate, and onboard high-quality material suppliers while maintaining strong relationships and managing ongoing vendor performance.
  • Contract and Cost Negotiation: Negotiate competitive contract terms and pricing agreements, using market trends and benchmarking to drive measurable cost savings without impacting quality.
  • Streamlined Procurement Operations: Manage purchase order cycles and lead times efficiently to guarantee the timely delivery of packaging and raw materials for production.
  • Optimized Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels and oversee replenishment processes to improve turnover rates, prevent stockouts, and minimize excess stock.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with production, quality control, and logistics teams to align material procurement with demand forecasts and production schedules.
  • Issue and Risk Mitigation: Swiftly resolve supplier discrepancies regarding quality, pricing, or delivery while proactively mitigating potential supply chain disruptions.


Behavioural Competencies:

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • First class communication skills


Please Note - Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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