Job Description

A leading manufacturing company in Honeydew, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their dynamic procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive professional to contribute to the efficient sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, maintenance spares, and production-related goods. The ideal candidate will ensure timely procurement aligned with production schedules, manage supplier relationships, and maintain strict compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, packaging, maintenance spares, and production-related goods.
• Raise purchase orders on ERP systems such as SAP, Odoo, or Syspro.
• Ensure procurement aligns with production schedules and stock levels.
• Maintain accurate records of orders, delivery dates, and supplier terms.
• Identify, assess, and develop reliable suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and contracts to achieve best value.
• Monitor supplier performance, including quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
• Resolve supplier non-conformance issues and late deliveries promptly.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder proactively to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Track procurement costs and identify opportunities for savings.
• Coordinate with stores/warehouses on incoming goods and inventory management.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, B-BBEE requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement data within ERP systems.
• Support internal and external audit processes as required.
• Collaborate closely with production, quality, finance, and engineering teams.
• Provide input on forecasting, planning, and new product development initiatives.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics, or a related field.
• CIPS or SAPICS certification is advantageous.
• 35 years experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Syspro, Odoo, etc.).
• Experience working with technical drawings/specifications is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Yusrah Farouk at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website:

or email us your CV: manufacturing@rpo-recruit.za.com.
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.