Senior Specialist - Purchasing

Job title : Senior Specialist - PurchasingJob Location : KwaZulu-Natal, DurbanDeadline : January 12, 2025Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Drive the Material Improvement Program to achieve cost and efficiency savings, Negotiate optimal terms and conditions with suppliers and benchmark industry standards to ensure competitive pricing, Develop and manage a robust supplier base, mitigating financial and operational risks, Secure suppliers aligned with the company's business goals and lead global material discussions and negotiations, Manage contracts, ensure compliance, and maintain up-to-date market intelligence on raw materials, Conduct comprehensive market and spend analyses to inform purchasing strategies, Execute and oversee the successful introduction of Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIRs) and pilot production runs, Accurately input material prices in SAP and work to minimize and resolve pricing errors.  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Procurement, 3 – 5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on direct materials and manufacturing environments, Proven experience in supplier negotiations and commercial communications, Proficiency in SAP with the ability to manage complex data and workflows, Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform under pressure, In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes. Store Keeping/Procurement  jobs