Snr Buyer

Stefanutti Stocks · KwaZulu-Natal

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Purpose of the Role

Stefanutti Stocks Coastal is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead the end-to-end category management and strategic sourcing agenda for high-value bulk materials used across the company's projects. The role converts project demand, market intelligence and cost-driver analysis into multi-year category strategies, competitive sourcing events and supplier agreements that improve total cost of ownership, supply continuity, quality, delivery performance and commercial risk.

Category strategy: Develop and execute multi-year strategies; analyze spend, demand, suppliers, contracts, cost drivers and risk; aggregate demand and deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance and service improvements.
Strategic sourcing: Lead end-to-end RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, evaluation, negotiation, award, contracting and implementation. Apply total-cost-of-ownership and should-cost models and prepare auditable recommendations.
Commercial governance: Negotiate price and non-price terms, partner with Legal, Finance, Commercial, SHEQ and project teams, and ensure compliance with procurement policy, delegated authority and tender governance.
Supplier and risk management: Monitor supplier performance, contracts and market conditions; manage supply, capacity, logistics and commodity risks; maintain contingency plans and drive continuous improvement.
Stakeholder leadership: Advise executives and project leaders, chair cross-functional sourcing forums, resolve competing priorities, manage senior supplier relationships and coach procurement colleagues.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management. MCIPS, CIPS Level 5/6, CPSM or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred.

Minimum 12 years' experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain, including ownership of complex categories and high-value sourcing events.
Proven success in category strategy, RFP design, evaluation models, total-cost analysis, complex negotiations, supplier performance, contracts and supply risk management.
Ability to influence executives, lead cross-functional teams and secure decisions in a matrix environment.
Construction, engineering, infrastructure, capital-intensive industry, bulk material, construction commodity or logistics intensive category experience is advantageous.

Strategic category planning and category lifecycle management.
Spend, demand, market, cost-driver and supplier analysis.
Strategic sourcing, RFI/RFP/RFQ design and e-sourcing disciplines.
Total cost of ownership, should-cost, scenario and sensitivity modelling.
Advanced commercial negotiation and contract formation.
Supplier segmentation, relationship management, performance and risk.
Benefits tracking, procurement governance and executive reporting.
High proficiency in Excel and presentation tools; experience with ERP, procurement and analytics platforms.

Enterprise and commercial mindset with strong judgement and accountability.
Executive presence, concise communication and evidence-based influencing.
Constructive challenge, collaboration and confidence in complex stakeholder environments.
Integrity, fairness and commitment to ethical and responsible procurement.
Analytical curiosity, attention to detail and disciplined follow-through.
Resilience and adaptability in fast-moving, project-driven environments.

Deadline:29th October,2026