Senior Technical Buyer/Manager

Recruiter:

E&D Recruiters

Job Ref:

Pta003784/Ana

Date posted:

Friday, July 11, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Bulk Materials Handling industry is seeking a Technical Buyer/Manager with 5 - 7 years experience and Engineering qualification to join them in Roodepoort. The candidate will be responsible for the overall procurement of raw materials, consumables and products or services from approved
suppliers within a budget and to job/client requirements.

POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Senior Technical Buyer/Manager
Geographical area: Roodepoort, Gauteng

The successful incumbent will be responsible for:

Maintaining supplier relationships
Management of the buying team
Sourcing alternate suppliers and/or goods/new suppliers, and products
Price negotiation with vendors / Inventory control
Organising, planning and prioritising jobs to the buying team.
Strategic management of the entire supply chain.
Forecast procurement needs
Negotiate and manage contracts, agreements, renewals and pricing policy.
Develop and maintain the procurement budget.
Order materials and services as per negotiated and appropriately approved.
Review quotations to ensure delivery terms can be met in relation the timelines to source goods.
Issue and approve purchase orders.
Liaise with accounts for timeous payment of supplier accounts.
Negotiating favourable credit terms with suppliers to minimise COD payments.

Qualifications and experience:

Microsoft Office Intermediate/Advanced user.
Diploma in Engineering or Procurement Diploma or similar.
At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position.

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