Position Snapshot

Nestlé has over 308 000 employees worldwide. More than being the world’s number one food and beverage brand, we’ve successfully launched, and sustained, hundreds of thousands of careers.

We are currently looking to hire a Technical Buyer for the East and Southern Africa region to join our team in Potchefstroom, North West.

Position Summary

The incumbent is responsible for the procurement of Services and Indirect Materials, thus ensuring that their unit receives materials that correspond to the correct quality and specification at the lowest total cost to the company. 

A day in the life of...

To identify, select and negotiate with strategically advantaged suppliers-whereby latest technology and innovative concepts can be accessed.                                          

To continually consult with internal stakeholders to ensure that suppliers meet requirements in terms of specifications and services.                                                                                       

To continually look for “Best Practices” in an effort to reduce total cost for the Company                            

To achieve the agreed cost reduction targets                                         

To negotiate price increase requests within the agreed budgeted parameters and market forces thereby maintaining Nestlé’s competitive advantage.                                                                          

Direct and manage the daily operations and ensure output based on daily volume

Drive compliance with quality control systems and procedures through routine housekeeping checks within the warehouse.

Drive safety compliance to ensure a safe working environment through the 12 Life Saving rules and Site Safety

Ensure all mechanical equipment (E.g. forklift lifts, scales) is maintained and serviced as per the supplier specification or the agreed  company standards     

What will make you successful

Minimum 2 to 5 year's Experience in similar role or Supply Chain, Finance and / or Warehousing.                                                                                              

National Diploma or Degree in Finance Management, Production Management , Purchasing and / or Warehousing.