Category Buyer

Category Buyer

Location: Johannesburg, Alrode 

Work Arrangement: Onsite

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Category & Strategic Sourcing Execution: Support the development and execution of category strategies aligned with the region’s objectives. You will execute sourcing initiatives focused on lead-time and pricing improvements, supplier selection, and development. Daily activities include analyzing spend, quality, and delivery metrics to make informed sourcing decisions. Success means delivering cost savings, value improvements, and risk mitigation within your categories.
• Supplier Management & Performance: Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and service objectives are met. Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with suppliers to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience. 
• Process, Governance & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to procurement policies, processes, and Delegation of Authority (DoA) requirements. Maintain accurate procurement documentation, contracts, and sourcing records in line with audit standards. Support governance controls and actively use procurement systems such as SAP and Coupa to ensure data accuracy and compliance. 
• Continuous Improvement & Collaboration: Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, standardization, and efficiency. Support regional and cross-functional initiatives led by the Strategic Sourcing Manager. Share best practices and collaborate with other Category, Project, and Associate Buyers across the region. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance. Translate business requirements into sourcing actions and communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly. Act as a trusted procurement partner to local site and regional teams. 
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or category buying, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Diploma in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making. 
• Experience using ERP and procurement systems (SAP essential, Coupa desirable).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills within cross-functional, multi-site environments.

Nice-to-haves: 

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a regional or multinational organisation.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. 

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. 

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits 

• Competitive pay.
• Career development and learning support. 
• Access to global inclusion networks. 
• Regional and team-specific benefits. 
• Sharebuilder scheme. 
• Wellness support for you and your family. 
• Collaboration with global teams. 
• Study support.

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