Operational Buyer

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 09/14/2026

JOB TITLE: OPERATIONAL BUYER BASED IN GERMISTON, GAUTENG

We are seeking an Operational Buyer (Consumables Supply Chain) to join our Screening team in 
factory Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for administrating production material availability in CNS Supply Chain.  

In this position, you will report directly to the Director, Fabrication and Assembly Operations, Central 

This position is mainly located in Germiston, Gauteng.

Team you belong to

You will join the Consumables Supply Chain team, who are passionate about managing continuous improvement initiatives with external suppliers and benchmarking total cost and performance. The team works closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure the availability of finished goods at optimal cost and quality while maintaining compliance with Metso standards, policies, and procedures.

What you'll do

• Implement and administer material purchasing activities to support production requirements.
• Manage ordering, sourcing, and inventory activities through SAP Project System (SAP PS).
• Ensure on-time delivery of production materials and maintain optimal material availability.
• Coordinate logistics activities between vendors and the factory.
• Monitor supplier on-time delivery and quality performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across purchasing activities.
• Prepare and maintain purchasing and supply chain reports for management and the wider Metso organization.
• Support supplier performance, compliance, and inventory optimization activities.

What you'll bring

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant experience in production, purchasing, materials management, or supply chain operations.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support recommendations and decision-making.
• Understanding of cost optimization, supplier performance, and inventory management principles.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, cooperation, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mechanical aptitude and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• English language proficiency.
• Valid driver's license 
• Experience working with SAP

What's in it for you

• Purpose-led work: Helping keep essential operations running safely and efficiently.
• Safety and wellbeing first: A strong safety culture and access to local wellbeing and healthcare services.
• Competitive pay and incentives: Including applicable local pay practices.
• Stable, long-term employment: With opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.
• Well-equipped work environment: Tools, equipment and PPE provided.
• Training and development: Ongoing skills development, tickets and learning programs.
• Supportive team culture: A practical, safety-focused team that supports each other and gets the work done together.

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If you're keen on the role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right fit for the role.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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