Senior Buyer - Irrigation Industry - R650K - R450K

RPO Recruitment’s client in the irrigation industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Senior Buyer to join their team in Gauteng. Responsibilities: Based on S&OP process, running MRP on the ERP system, determine the demand for purchasing purposes for local and import orders. For local orders negotiate pricing from local suppliers and ensure best quality, price and delivery date is obtained. For import orders place orders on company Entities. Costing of all imported shipments. Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure that procurement processes are aligned with business objectives. Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and optimal pricing. Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and negotiate competitive prices. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Analyze and interpret data to inform purchasing decisions. Provide regular reports on procurement activities and costs to stakeholders. Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement process improvements. Coordinate with logistics team to ensure timely delivery of goods. Monitor and control inventory levels to minimize stockouts and overstocking. Ensure that all procurement activities are in line with company values and objectives.