Location: City of Joburg region C and D, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: West Wits Mining
Position Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 19 September 2025

About the role

West Wits Mining is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to join our procurement team. If you have experience in purchasing or supply chain and want to grow your career in a dynamic mining environment, we encourage you to apply. In this role, you will source, purchase, and coordinate the materials and services our operations depend on.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Source and purchase raw materials, packaging, maintenance spares, and production-related goods.
• Raise purchase orders on ERP systems (e.g., SAGE X3)
• Ensure procurement is aligned with production schedules and stock levels.
• Maintain accurate records of orders, delivery dates, and supplier terms.
• Supplier Management
• Identify, assess, and develop reliable suppliers.
• Negotiate the best prices, payment terms, and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery).
• Resolve supplier non-conformance issues and late deliveries.
• Inventory & Cost Control
• Monitor stock levels and reorder to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Track procurement costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with stores/warehouses on incoming goods.

Compliance & Systems

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, B-BBEE requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain procurement data on ERP systems.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work collaboratively and engage with key Stakeholders to achieve specific targets

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics, or related field.
• CIPS certification is advantageous
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong ERP system knowledge (SAP, SAGE, ORACLE)

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and procurement systems.
• Problem-solving and the ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of B-BBEE, local sourcing and international sourcing

TO APPLY

Submit your CV and a cover letter to hr@westwitsmining.com with the subject line: Buyer – [Your Name]

NB. West Wits Mining subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to residents in Municipal Wards 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 70 and 127. Applicants who have not received any correspondence from West Wits Mining within four weeks of the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful. Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees.