Senior Buyer (Farming Operations) – Contract Position

Contract Period : 1 December 2025 – 31 May 2026

Location : Work from home (Candidate must reside in North West, Free State, Gauteng, or Mpumalanga)

The Senior Buyer (Farming Operations) will play a pivotal role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives that support long-term programmes for services and goods within the Farming Operations in South Africa. The position requires strong negotiation abilities, analytical thinking, and a strategic mindset to ensure that procurement aligns with operational and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies align with business needs.
• Use deep industry knowledge to forecast market trends and assess their impact on sourcing strategies.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations, focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO), innovation, and operational flexibility.
• Design and implement procurement strategies that mitigate risks, enhance supplier performance, and promote sustainability.
• Collaborate with internal departments and legal teams to ensure contracts comply with regulatory and company standards.
• Serve as an escalation point for contractual or performance disputes, applying advanced problem‑solving and negotiation skills.
• Consolidate and analyse global procurement spend data to produce monthly procurement reports.
• Ensure compliance with all administrative and regulatory procurement requirements, particularly those related to Farming Operations.

Key Result Areas

Education and Experience

Skills and Competencies

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