Join Our Team: Buyer Wanted!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Buyer to ensure efficient and compliant procurement of goods and services for multiple mills, guided by established procurement policies and sourcing strategies.

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for:

• Source and procure materials and services according to specifications, ensuring alignment with procurement policies and sourcing strategies.
• Provide category management support and insights to assist Commodity and Sourcing Managers.
• Oversee quality control processes and ensure supplier compliance with established procedures.
• Issue certificates of conformance as required.
• Contribute to achieving procurement savings goals.
• Support Sappi’s BBBEE preferential procurement and enterprise development objectives.
• Identify opportunities for items to be placed under contract and highlight these to the Commodity Specialist.
• Draft and implement supply agreements and consignment stock agreements.
• Upload and maintain contracts within the SAP system.
• Draft variations to Sappi’s Terms and Conditions when necessary.
• Collaborate with Sappi Legal counsel on formal contracts and amendments to Terms and Conditions.
• Implement and monitor effective expediting procedures.
• Maintain and update vendor master data.
• Participate in multi-functional sourcing teams.
• Manage the tender process, including issuing invitations, arranging site meetings, and evaluating submissions.
• Provide daily reports on price and quantity changes, including buyers’ explanations.
• Initiate vendor applications and complete necessary documentation.
• Coordinate with the technical department on specifications or tested samples, addressing variances and notifying suppliers promptly (raise deviations).
• Address and rectify deviations resulting from poor workmanship.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• SAP MM experience is an advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an industrial, procurement, or materials management environment.
• Experience in a technical or manufacturing environment is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly. changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Market-leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join our dynamic team!