Technical Buyer (Electronics & Components)

SUMMARY:
-

POSITION INFO:

Location: Cape Town (Century City), Hybrid (3 days in office per week)
Salary: R 300,000 – R 420,000 Annual CTC
Benefits: Medical Aid Contribution

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative technology leader, pioneering the future of robotics and automation for transformative industries like construction and mining. With a significant US presence and strong South African roots, they are expanding their operations in Cape Town. This role is essential to their mission, ensuring the supply of high-quality components that form the backbone of their cutting-edge robotic systems.

The Role: Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Technical Buyer to manage the end-to-end procurement of critical technical components. You will be the vital link between engineering requirements and a reliable global supply chain.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for a wide range of technical products, including:
  • PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies)
  • Electronic components (ICs, resistors, sensors)
  • Cables and wiring harnesses
  • Custom fabricated parts (cast and machined aluminum components)
  • IT and network components
  • Private Wireless equipment
• Supplier Management: Request, analyze, and compare quotations. Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and contract conditions to ensure cost-effectiveness and supply security.
• Technical Evaluation: Work closely with engineering and production teams to understand technical specifications. Assess supplier offerings for compliance with performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Process & Documentation: Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate entries in the ERP system. Maintain meticulous procurement records, contracts, and compliance documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Support strategic sourcing initiatives and cost-saving projects to optimize the supply chain.

Skills & Qualifications

• Essential: 3-5+ years of experience in a technical procurement or buying role, preferably within electronics, manufacturing, IT, or a related technology field.
• Essential: A keen attention to detail and superb organizational skills.
• Essential: Proven experience in supplier negotiation and management.
• Essential: Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate quotes and total cost of ownership.
• Highly Advantageous: Familiarity with electronic components, custom manufacturing processes, and IT hardware.
• Highly Advantageous: Experience with ERP systems and purchase order management.
• Essential: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal engineering teams and external suppliers.

Why Join Our Client?

• Critical Role: Play a key part in the product lifecycle by sourcing the components that bring innovative robotics to life.
• Diverse Portfolio: Manage a fascinating and varied portfolio of goods, from tiny electronic chips to large custom fabrications.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work model that combines collaborative in-office days with remote work.
• Growth Opportunity: Develop deep expertise in the supply chain for cutting-edge technology within a growing global company.
• Make an Impact: Your negotiations and supplier relationships directly contribute to product quality, cost efficiency, and project timelines.