Senior Technical Buyer - Somerset West

Recruiter:

Paqueta Personnel

Job Ref:

STB

Date posted:

Friday, June 2, 2023

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Calling all Senior Technical Buyers in the Western Cape

POSITION INFO:

My Client, a leading and well known manufacturing company based in Somerset West in the Western Cape requires a competent and experienced senior Technical Buyer to join their team.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The main responsibilities of this Senior Technical Buyer position is to scan, analyse and select of suppliers for goods and services in order to negotiate and conclude multiyear supply contracts for the successful execution of the Business Plan.

The Senior Technical Buyer is therefore responsible for the procurement process, price evaluations, cost analysis, negotiations and final procurement selection of suppliers.

The Senior Technical Buyer is also responsible for the finalisation of Contracts/SLA''s and the management thereof over the contract/SLA period

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Negotiate and enter into multiyear cost effective contracts with major supplier in conjunction with Executive Manager Procurement and GM Supply Chain
Determine and ensure strategic suppliers for the specific specialised area or commodity existence in the long term.
Procurement of Products, Locally and Overseas
Ensure on time delivery of goods to customers
Liaise with Cross Functional teams for inputs in selection of new company suppliers.
Ensure that the regulations applicable are followed correctly
Procurement of all Plant Engineering material, non-production materials, services and capital items.
Preparing and executing cost reduction strategies and Value Engineering Projects

POST REQUIREMENTS:

NQF Level 6 Management or Equivalent Qualification.
B Comm. /B Tech / Technical qualification
Commercial qualification and/or Project management experience will add an advantage
5 Years Procurement Management experience in a Technical / Mechanical environment.
3 Years Material handling experience
Strong Commercial Orientation and Planning skills with highly organised approach.
Excellent Negotiation and Communication skills
Advance Computer Literacy (MS Office packages)
Ability to Work independently, show initiate and demonstrate good judgement.
Good Problem solving skills.
Sound financial and technical background is essential.
Driver’s License in essential.
Must be criminal clear

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Communication Centre: Support Manager
Location: Rosebank
Salary:
Job Tittle: communication Centre Support ManagerKey Responsibilities:Leadership: Lead team members to achieve strategic objectives and implement the client vision for the communication Centre.Client Servicing: Ensure adherence to SLAs, handle technical and escalated enquiries, and foster collaboration between teams.Decision Making: Prioritize tasks, analyze data for informed decisions, and manage ...
2 days ago

Surveyor â Civil Construction
Location: Somerset West
Salary: 350000 Annually
Surveyor – Civil Construction
Today

Civil Foreman
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 350000 Annually
Civil Foreman with experience in Pipelines, Groundworks, Civil Services and Infrustrusture such as small roads and earthworks in Developments
Today

Branch Administrator
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Branch Administrator required in the Cape Town area to manage the day to day running of the office.
Today

Business Analyst - Operations - Fund Services
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Reporting into the Institutional Client Services Fund Operations team, the Business Analyst will support our Operational Governance and Control function
Today

Sales General Manager - Tourism / Events
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Are you a authentic creative professional with all-round experience dealing extensively with high end clients, sales, finance, operations, and staff management in the events & tourism industry? Our client based in the Cape Town CBD requires your expertise to oversee daily operations and sales ensuring exceptional client service leveraging the unique opportunitiesavailable in the South Afr...
Today

Foreman
Location: Kraaifontein
Salary:
Our client is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Foreman to oversee operations at their mechanical workshop in Joostenbergvlakte, Kraaifontein, Cape Town. This position offers an opportunity to lead a small team and manage a mechanical workshop. If you have a passion for mechanical repairs on vehicles and trucks, possess the required skills, and are ready to take on a challenging yet re...
Today

Senior Marketing Specialist
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Job Tittle: Senior Marketing SpecialistRole Overview: As a Senior Marketing Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and implementing integrated marketing, engagement, and communication plans that align with our clients brand and business objectives. This permanent position, based in Cape Town/Centurion with remote opportunities, offers you the chance to make a difference in people's l...
Today

Senior Digital Transformation Project Lead
Location: Capetown
Salary: Market Related
Red Ember is recruiting for a Senior Digital Project Lead to be based at a company in Cape Town.
Today

PORTFOLIO ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 10000 Monthly
N/Subs Well established company operating in Group Risk channel requires the services of an experienced Administrator with previous exp in Portfolio / Fund Administration
Today