Buyer - Supply Chain

In brief

Job Title: Buyer - Supply Chain Company: Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken Overview Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Buyer to join their Supply Chain team. This role is crucial for ensuring the cost-effective, reliable, and timely supply of food products, packaging, commodities, equipment, and operational goods across the company's expanding restaurant network. The ideal candidate will possess strong procurement expertise, commercial negotiation skills, and the ability to foster strategic supplier partnerships, contributing to cost efficiencies, product availability, and operational excellence. What you will do * **Strategic Procurement & Sourcing:** * Source and procure food products, packaging, commodities, equipment, consumables, and other operational requirements. * Manage RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluations, and onboarding processes. * Negotiate competitive pricing, rebates, payment terms, and supplier agreements. * Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement effective sourcing strategies. * **Supplier Relationship & Contract Management:** * Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and strategic supply partners. * Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service level agreements. * Manage supplier contracts, renewals, and commercial agreements. * Identify alternative suppliers to reduce supply risks and ensure business continuity. * **Supply Chain & Inventory Management:** * Ensure consistent product availability across the restaurant network. * Monitor commodity pricing, market trends, and supply chain risks. * Work closely with inventory planning and distribution teams to manage stock availability. * Resolve supplier shortages, delivery challenges, and quality concerns. * **Commercial Analysis & Business Support:** * Conduct spend analysis, cost comparisons, and supplier performance reviews. * Identify opportunities to improve margins and procurement efficiencies. * Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Marketing, Quality Assurance, and New Product Development teams. * Support new product launches, promotional campaigns, and business expansion initiatives. * Prepare procurement reports, supplier scorecards, and market intelligence updates. Requirements (from the original advert) * Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Management, Logistics, or a related field. * 3–5 years' experience in procurement, buying, or strategic sourcing. * Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and commercial agreements. * Experience procuring food products, packaging, commodities, or operational goods. * Strong understanding of procurement processes, inventory management, and supply chain operations. * Experience using ERP systems and procurement technologies. * Strong analytical skills, including cost modelling, spend analysis, and advanced Excel proficiency. Who should apply This role is suitable for an experienced and commercially driven professional with a relevant Degree or Diploma, and 3-5 years of experience in procurement, buying, or strategic sourcing. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, and experience procuring food products, packaging, commodities, or operational goods. They should possess a strong understanding of procurement processes, inventory management, and supply chain operations, coupled with experience using ERP systems and procurement technologies. Strong analytical skills, including cost modelling, spend analysis, and advanced Excel proficiency, are essential. Deadline 6th November, 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/buyer-supply-chain-pedros-flame-grilled-chicken Source: myjobmag

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• Microsoft Excel

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