Technical Buyer

Recruiter:

Tower Group

Job Ref:

4164310119

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Location:

Cato Ridge, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a leader in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Technical Buyer to join their team based in Cato Ridge.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Grade12
Engineering + accredited trade test or National Diploma in purchasing.
Qualifications as an added advantage: Procurement, SCM, Financial and management.
General work experience (years): 5 years post trade test

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

Work closely with the Engineering and Maintenance teams to identify and develop correct vendors to supply the company quality products and services to the required
Perform vendor audits with engineering department to ensure quality products and
Work closely with the Engineering and Maintenance teams together with the Warehouse Manager to identify standard stock components and set MIN / MAX levels and together with the Senior Procurement Officer go out on yearly tender for these products and either establish consignment stocks or work with suppliers to hold required stocks.
Work closely with the engineering and maintenance teams on shutdown, ensuring required material, tools and etc. for shutdown all available.
Coordinate and handle all requirements for imported spares (including customs clearance) and communicate with international service providers.
Carry out tasks as delegated by the Senior Procurement Officer in a timeously and accurate manner.
Work closely with stores to check and maintain set minimum stock levels of spares and replenish timeously.
Obtain 3 Quotes for all non-standard Engineering and Maintenance items and services where possible.
Raise purchase Orders and expedite orders in line with requirements to meet production, planning or maintenance deadlines
Inform the Senior Procurement Officer of any price movement requests on standard
Work closely with Finance regarding any payments that may be required especially taking deposits and upfront payments in to consideration for both local and imported
To ensure that Finance is informed monthly of any Goods in Transit (GIT)To ensure that all landed costs are correct on SAP before imported spares are GRN’d
Completing vendor application documentation
Conduct supplier audits together with relevant teams

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