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Commodity Buyer
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Business Unit: Discovery Central Services
Function: Procurement
Date: 15 Oct 2025
Discovery Corporate Services – Group Procurement
Commodity Buyer
About Discovery
Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
About (Group Procurement)
Discovery conducts a centre-led Procurement department which has three strategic objectives, namely optimising cost efficiency, supplier partnering to create shared value and transformation through preferential procurement. These are underpinned by the principles of proper governance and good corporate citizenship.
Key Purpose
The main purpose of Commodity Buyer is to support the implementation of strategic and tactical sourcing strategies for various products and services that will drive the objectives of increased savings and inclusive procurement while adhering to governance and managing the objectives of internal business stakeholders. The buyer will lead and assist the team in managing the assigned portfolio and departmental objectives. An important aspect of this role is to optimize cost efficiencies, improve compliance, manage supplier performance and support Discovery's business plans.
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
Strategic and Tactical
- Support the implementation of sourcing strategies based on existing and forecased spend.
- Assist with optimising marketing through spend analysis and optimisation with a total cost of ownership approach.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure that Discovery is leveraging spend and driving best value.
- Support internal customers for the sourcing of tactical goods and services by following established and approved procurement policies and procedures in order to provide the lowest cost consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations.
- Optimise procurement savings.
- Maintain effective working relationships with external customers and/or suppliers with a view to assess or improve the quality of procurement and purchasing practices.
- Work with cross functional team with the aim to increase contract coverage and process efficiency
- Assist with preparation of monthly reports for exco and recommend areas of improvement for the procurement division.
Administration
- Attend applicable forums and committees to review procurement requests for purchase orders.
- Request competitive quotes and proposals and ensure the implementation of the 3-quote system for tactical and transactional orders.
- Review planned orders and renewals, create requisitions for orders and assign these for approval, send the approved purchase orders to suppliers.
- Facilitate interactions with suppliers and internal business stakeholders on a daily basis to resolve transactional issues and gather critical information (open orders, account statements, invoices, tracking info, tax docs, etc.).
- Validate contract pricing for all purchase requests under procurement management (review of invoice listing reports) and track compliance.
- Ensure matching and receipting orders (where applicable) to ensure payments are made within the required payment terms.
- Create catalogues (where applicable) for service providers against which Discovery can purchase items (e.g. marketing merchandise and promotional items).
B-BBEE
- Engage with vendors that do not meet the minimum B-BBEE requirements and agree on plans to improve their B-BBEE levels in order to protect Discovery's B-BBEE status.
- Scan the market to identify vendors that we could onboard to help us reach our B-BBEE targets and overcome potential shortfalls.
- Recommend B-BBEE vendors to take part in RFx processes.
Contract Management
- Work with internal marketing stakeholders to achieve 80% of addressable spend under contract management.
- Engage Cross Functional Teams and suppliers to finalise contract renewals prior to expiration.
Managed Spend under procurement
- Meet with marketing business to see how we can influence and increase spend under procurement management (S-UPM).
- Share and discuss the procurement policy and processes with internal marketing business stakeholders to increase understanding and compliance to the procurement policies and procedures.
Savings
- Implement category strategies established by the Category Management Team that will assist in reaching the required savings targets.
- Validate contract pricing for all purchase requests under procurement management (review of invoice listing reports) and track savings against contracted terms.
- Record savings achieved into the savings register for approval and signed off by the business and following up to ensure that these are finalised.
- Meet with vendors to see how we can reduce our overall cost and aimprove our Total cost of ownership (TCO).
Supplier Relationship Management
- Set up and attend Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with strategic suppliers and the Cross Funtional Teams to identify changes in the environment that could impact Discovery.
Reporting
- Assist with the development and generation of monthly, weekly and adhoc reports for the Procurement Management Team.
Personal Attributes and Skills
- Must be able to operate independently.
- Must be able to work under pressure.
- Able to perform multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities and to deal with changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Understanding of contract management and risk mitigation factors.
- Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and be responsive to internal customer requirements.
- Decisive and deadline driven.
- Willing to challenge ideas and provide suggestions which are in the best interests of Discovery.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal customers and the wider procurement team.
- Must exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with internal customers and suppliers.
Education and Experience
- Tertiary qualification or working towards a qualification in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management, preferably CIPS.
- 1-3 years procurement experience at a Buyer level.
- Experience in implementing marketing sourcing strategies and engaging in tactical and transactional sourcing activities that deliver on cost, quality, and service objectives.
Employment Equity
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Buyer
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Brief Role Description
Perform technical work that results in commercially/legally correct orders/contracts being placed that ensure that goods and services are purchased on time, economically, to the required quality standard and in economic quantities to provide an uninterrupted supply and service to production at all times
Possible Tasks within this Role
Applying financial, accounting and economic knowledge to evaluate pricing.
Benchmarking; Global Competitive Sourcing; Supplier Negotiations.
Evaluation of suppliers and negotiation of prices and terms, service delivery and quality whilst maintaining regulatory and quality standards.
Achieve monthly and year-on-year savings.
Preparation of RFQ, Purchase order and Contract documentation.
Maintaining current supplier base and establishing new suppliers to achieve cost and service optimisation through benchmarking and market research.
Adjudication of tenders based on procedural requirements to ensure competitive and fair supplier selection.
Qualification requirements
National Diploma/ Degree in the following disciplines – Procurement, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management or Public Management.
Experience needed
3 – 5 years General Procurement (non-production buying) experience within the automotive- or related industry.
Essentials
Negotiation & Problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret commercial and general data.
Skilled in Financial Analysis / Costing / Presentations.
Have the ability to work under pressure, set and achieve timing plans.
Have good oral and written communication skills in English.
Have strong administrative and analytical skills.
Be computer literate (SAP, MS Office) competency is essential
Added Advantage
Have a valid driver’s license.
Have experience in buying of stock items.
Buyer
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REQUIREMENTS
- Affirmative Action South African citizen
- National Diploma/ Degree in the following disciplines: Procurement, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management or Public Management
- 3 - 5 years of general procurement (non-production buying) experience within the automotive or related industry
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret commercial and general data
- Skilled in financial analysis/ costing/ presentations
- Able to work under pressure, set and achieve timing plans
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
- Strong administrative and analytical skills
- Computer literacy (SAP, MS Office) is essential
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- A valid driver’s license
- Experience in buying stock items
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform technical work that results in commercially/ legally correct orders/ contracts being placed that ensure that goods and services are purchased on time, economically, to the required quality standard and in economic quantities to provide an uninterrupted supply and service to production at all times
- Applying financial, accounting and economic knowledge to evaluate pricing
- Benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, and supplier negotiations
- Evaluation of suppliers and negotiation of prices and terms, service delivery and quality whilst maintaining regulatory and quality standards
- Achieve monthly and year-on-year savings
- Preparation of RFQ, purchase order and contract documentation
- Maintaining the current supplier base and establishing new suppliers to achieve cost and service optimisation through benchmarking and market research
- Adjudication of tenders based on procedural requirements to ensure competitive and fair supplier selection
Buyer
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- Purchase materials and services while meeting cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Support purchasing and related departments; communicate supply issues impacting the business.
- Interface between suppliers and internal teams on purchasing and new projects.
- Monitor market trends, competitors, and suppliers to identify risks and opportunities.
- Analyze costs, review cost-reduction initiatives, and prepare reports.
- Negotiate contracts and terms to improve prices and business savings.
- Manage purchase orders and schedules.
- Build and maintain professional supplier relationships and communications.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
- Conduct supplier research and performance evaluations; resolve issues on price, quality, delivery, or invoicing.
- Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Relevant business, commercial, manufacturing, or engineering degree (e.g., B Tech).
- CIPS qualification or working towards it is advantageous.
- 3-5 years experience in purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Good commercial knowledge, negotiation skills, and cost analysis experience.
- Experience working closely with suppliers.
- Understanding of automotive processes and components
- Proficient with computers, including advanced Excel skills.
- Strong negotiation and purchasing expertise.
- Analytical skills for cost review and supplier evaluation.
- Effective communication and relationship management.
- Ability to identify and contribute to cost savings and process improvements.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices and compliance.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with suppliers and internal teams.
Buyer
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Buyer – General Procurement (Automotive Sector)
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading player in the automotive manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced Buyer (General Procurement) to join their dynamic procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing non-production procurement activities, driving cost optimisation, ensuring supplier quality, and supporting overall operational efficiency.
If you’re a strategic thinker with a strong grasp of financial, commercial, and supply-chain principles — this is your chance to contribute to a world-class manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate prices and contracts, and ensure regulatory and quality standards are upheld.
Apply sound financial, accounting, and economic knowledge to assess pricing and supplier offers.
Prepare RFQs, purchase orders, and contract documentation.
Manage existing suppliers while identifying and onboarding new ones through benchmarking and market analysis.
Support tender adjudication processes to ensure fairness and competitiveness.
Achieve measurable monthly and annual savings through smart sourcing and negotiation strategies.
About You
Essential qualifications & experience:
National Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management, or Public Management.
3–5 years’ general procurement (non-production buying) experience within the automotive or related industry.
Proven negotiation and problem-solving ability.
Strong financial analysis, costing, and presentation skills.
Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
Computer literacy essential – SAP and MS Office proficiency required.
Added advantage:
Valid driver’s licence.
Previous experience in stock item purchasing.
Why Apply?
This opportunity offers you a chance to grow within a high-performance environment that values excellence, innovation, and professional development. You’ll play a key role in sourcing strategies that directly impact business success.
Buyer
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Buyer position in the General Procurement Department (Kariega)
Brief Role Description
Perform technical work that results in commercially/legally correct orders/contracts being placed that ensure that goods and services are purchased on time, economically, to the required quality standard and in economic quantities to provide an uninterrupted supply and service to production at all times
Possible Tasks within this Role
- Applying financial, accounting and economic knowledge to evaluate pricing.
- Benchmarking; Global Competitive Sourcing; Supplier Negotiations.
- Evaluation of suppliers and negotiation of prices and terms, service delivery and quality whilst maintaining regulatory and quality standards.
- Achieve monthly and year-on-year savings.
- Preparation of RFQ, Purchase order and Contract documentation.
- Maintaining current supplier base and establishing new suppliers to achieve cost and service optimisation through benchmarking and market research.
- Adjudication of tenders based on procedural requirements to ensure competitive and fair supplier selection.
Qualification requirements
National Diploma/ Degree in the following disciplines – Procurement, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management or Public Management.
Experience needed
3 – 5 years General Procurement (non-production buying) experience within the automotive- or related industry.
Essentials
- Negotiation & Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret commercial and general data.
- Skilled in Financial Analysis / Costing / Presentations.
- Have the ability to work under pressure, set and achieve timing plans.
- Have good oral and written communication skills in English.
- Have strong administrative and analytical skills.
- Be computer literate (SAP, MS Office) competency is essential
Added Advantage
- Have a valid driver’s license.
- Have experience in buying of stock items.
Buyer
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in executing RFQs and managing purchase orders
- Support vendor performance tracking and compliance reviews
- Collaborate with internal teams to define scopes of work and KPIs
- Participate in cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects
- Contribute to supplier relationship management and contract follow-up
- Promote Alstom's Code of Ethics and procurement standards
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- Strong interest in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with SAP, Ariba, Power BI or other e-procurement tools is a plus
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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Procurement / Supply Chain
BASIC SALARY : R25 000 R30 000
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field
- 3-5 years experience as a Buyer in the property development, construction, or building materials sector
- Must reside in the Northern Suburbs
- Own transport and valid drivers license (essential)
- Fully bilingual
- Strong reporting skills using Excel
- Experience with Pastel/BuildSmart
- Strong knowledge of building materials, finishes, and suppliers within the Western Cape
- Proficiency in MS Office and procurement software (e.g., BuildSmart, Candy, or similar)
DUTIES:
- Source and evaluate suppliers, materials, and subcontractors.
- Request, compare, and negotiate quotes to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
- Prepare purchase recommendations and obtain approvals in accordance with procurement policies.
- Monitor supplier performance and maintain an up-to-date supplier database
- Coordinate with the Site Manager to forecast material needs.
- Ensure compliance with budget limits and project timelines.
- Approve purchase orders within delegated authority limits.
- Resolve supply issues, backorders, or discrepancies efficiently.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and assist with reporting.
- Collaborate closely with the Ordering Clerk to ensure approved purchase orders are processed, tracked, and delivered on time.
- Monday to Friday: 08:00 17:00 but will be expected to take calls after hours.
Buyer
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- Minimum 35 years proven experience as a Buyer in FMCG industries
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Excellent organizational and communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure best pricing and quality
- Manage procurement processes from purchase order creation to delivery
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate with warehouse/production to avoid shortages
- Maintain supplier relationships and resolve supply chain issues
- Review contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers
- Track and report on procurement performance, costs, and savings
- Collaborate with sales, finance, and operations teams to support business needs
PLEASE NOTE : Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable.
Due to the amount of applications we receive for each position, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you had no feedback within 7 days of applying . Your CV will remain on our database and we will be in touch for other suitable positions.
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BUYER
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- Sourcing of suppliers for best prices: Best quality and availability of products.
- Handling of purchasing process until delivery.
- Follow up of orders.
- Checking minimum stock levers daily.
- Ensuring on -time delivery of products.
- General purchasing related tasks like generating reports
Requirements:
- Qualification – Matric / GR 12.
- Diploma Procurement.
- Experience in purchasing with in the Automotive / Trailer Component sector.
- Computer Literate: MS Office and purchasing software eg. SAP, Syspro, JD.
- Good communication skills.
- Negotiation skills and must be fully bilingual: Afrikaans & English.
- Ability to work efficiently, accurately and in an organized manner.
- Ability to take responsibility for position.
- Confidentiality and honesty of the utmost importance.
- Ability to work long hours under pressure