Raw Material Buyer - Dube Tradeport Durban

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:

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

Technical Competencies & Experience:

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

Behavioural Competencies:

1. High level of accuracy and attention to detail
2. Strong organizational and time management skills
3. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
4. First class communication skills

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