Buyer-Brits

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Type of work: On site

Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Brits, ZA

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a "Bridgestone West" strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

You will effectively manage the end-to-end purchasing process for stock and non-stock items by creating and processing Purchase Orders in SAP, executing competitive bidding and cost-saving initiatives, expediting supplier deliveries, and ensuring timely fulfilment of internal customer requirements while complying with negotiated contracts and Bridgestone procurement standards. The Buyer is responsible for operational procurement activities that support plant operations and business continuity. This role focuses on transactional purchasing, supplier coordination, cost optimization through bid systems, and stakeholder engagement. The Buyer works closely with Sourcing Specialists, suppliers, and internal end users to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and technology objectives are met.

• Procurement Execution
• Create, release, and manage POs in SAP in compliance with procurement policies.
• Ensure accuracy of pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and contract references.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders and delivery schedules.
• Proactively follow up on overdue or at-risk deliveries and resolve supply issues.
• Cost Saving & Bid Management
• Run RFQs and tenders via the bid system.
• Perform cost analysis and benchmarking to identify savings opportunities.
• Support implementation and tracking of cost-saving initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with internal end users to clarify requirements and delivery expectations.
• Provide regular order status updates and resolve procurement-related queries.
• Assist with new supplier selection and onboarding processes.
• Ensure suppliers comply with Bridgestone standards, policies, and system requirements.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• SAP (MM module) experience is essential.

• Strong understanding of procurement and purchasing processes.
• Proficiency in SAP and electronic bidding systems.
• Cost analysis and negotiation support skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Cost Savings Achieved
• Percentage or value of savings delivered through bidding and procurement initiatives.
• One-Time Delivery Performance
• Percentage of POs delivered on or before agreed delivery dates.
• PO Accuracy Rate
• Number of error-free POs processed in SAP.
• Supplier adherence to quality, delivery, and contractual requirements.
• Internal Customer Satisfaction
• Feedback and satisfaction levels from internal end users regarding procurement service and responsiveness.

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.