Senior Buyer – Procurement (Johannesburg)

About the role

The Senior Buyer will be based at Life Healthcare's Head Office in Dunkeld, reporting to the Procurement Category Manager. This role oversees tenders, contracts and cost management across the organisation's commodity portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Administer tenders and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Engage with vendors to deliver quality, cost‑effective products and services and manage vendor performance.
• Identify and drive cost‑saving initiatives across product and service commodities.
• Provide procurement support to business units and monitor compliance with preferred agreements.
• Drive initiatives to develop new or existing suppliers in line with BBEEE and ESG requirements.
• Provide direction and inspire positive work behaviour within the procurement team.

Required profile

• Diploma in supply chain, procurement or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement is advantageous.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in procurement, supply chain management, contracting and vendor management.
• CIPS certification is advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence and own transportation.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP (advantageous).