Indirect Buyer / Purchasing Specialist at Sabenza IT

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive cost-effective sourcing for assigned commodities through detailed market evaluation (local and international).
• Manage tenders from demand identification to sourcing recommendations and order placements.
• Conduct price negotiations, supplier assessments (technical and financial), and performance management.
• Handle contract management, including B-BBEE and ISO certifications, PQCs, and documentation for audit compliance.
• Develop supplier relationships, support process improvement (e.g., outline agreements), and ensure compliant procurement processes.
• Collaborate across organisational levels and maintain structured tracking of multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Use tools like SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, and adopt a project management approach to procurement tasks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• National Diploma or Degree in Administration, Commercial, Purchasing, Engineering, or BCom (or equivalent).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and business writing skills.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of Integrated Management Systems, B-BBEE, ESD, TISAX, and ISO compliance.
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple projects with a solution-oriented mindset.