Procurement Buyer

Recruiter

SA Metal

Job Ref

464629

Date posted

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned commodities, departments and services Source suppliers through competitive tendering and quotation processes Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and supplier agreements Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing Identify and implement procurement process improvements Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships Source and onboard new suppliers to improve competitiveness Monitor supplier performance against agreed service level agreements Resolve supplier quality, delivery and commercial issues Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives Manage purchase requisitions and purchase order processing Expedite outstanding orders to ensure uninterrupted operations Monitor supplier lead times and delivery performance Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records Achieve procurement savings targets through strategic sourcing initiatives Identify cost reduction opportunities across all procurement categories Analyze spend data and recommend sourcing strategies Deliver measurable value through supplier negotiations and process improvements Ensure compliance with procurement policies and company governance Develop, review and maintain Procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Assist with supplier contract administration and compliance Prepare procurement reports and KPI dashboards for management