Title:  MRO Buyer

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Immediate Superior: Alicia Van Breda 
Location: Paarl
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Supply Chain - Production
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 147465 
Closing Date: 16/11/2025

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position based in the Procurement department, Nederburg Production site in Paarl. The successful candidate will report to the Master Materials Scheduler at Nederburg Production 

Key performance areas include (but are not limited to):

Implement Purchasing Policies and Procedures

• Implement Purchasing Policies and Procedures
• Ensure all supplier communication follows approved channels, procedures, and documentation.
• Create and confirm Purchase Orders (POs) prior to delivery of goods or services.
• Ensure compliance with Group Purchasing Supplier Contracts and company procurement policies.
• Conduct monthly vendor ratings and provide feedback to Group Purchasing.

MRO Procurement Execution

• Manage the procurement of MRO goods and services for the Paarl Cluster, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Review purchase requisitions for authorization, accuracy, and cost allocation. 
• Source quotations, assess offers, and award business in line with agreed supplier allocations or competitive sourcing when required.
• Place and track orders, ensuring clear communication of delivery dates to suppliers.

Protective Clothing Management

• Oversee the ordering and coordination of protective clothing (PPE) for the Paarl Cluster.
• Forecast requirements in collaboration with line managers and ensure timely replenishment.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality compliance, and delivery accuracy for PPE.

Supplier Management and Expediting

• Proactively contact suppliers to confirm delivery schedules and manage any deviations.
• Expedite delayed deliveries to avoid disruption to operations.
• Maintain and update open purchase orders, delivery dates, and supplier communication.
• Foster strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Coupa System Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and purchase orders accurately through Coupa, ensuring alignment with Heineken procurement policies.
• Validate supplier details, cost centers, and GL allocations in the Coupa system.
• Support end-users with Coupa-related queries and provide training or guidance where necessary.
• Monitor approval workflows and ensure timely processing of purchase requests.
• Maintain data accuracy and compliance within the Coupa platform.

Administration, Compliance, and Reporting

• Maintain an up-to-date filing system of procurement records, contracts, and communications.
• Ensure compliance with QMS, Risk, and Safety policies.
• Meet weekly and monthly reporting deadlines.
• Participate in team meetings and actively support innovation and business improvement initiatives.
• ICC ( Internal Control & Compliance) Responsibilities

MRP Buyer Stand-In Responsibilities

• Support material availability for production when standing in for the MRP Buyer.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, and Logistics to ensure continuous material flow.
• Assist with order placements and supplier follow-ups to meet production schedules

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Tertiary qualification /NQF 6 (Focussing on Supply Chain Management and or Purchasing
• 1-3 Years working experience in a procurement & buying environment
• Competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) on an ERP suite (working knowledge of MRP on    SAP MM),
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in procurement & buying environment
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work extended hours if and when required.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and compute sets of data
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks in an organized and structured manner.

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. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.