Technical Buyer

Purpose To source, negotiate, and procure technical goods, equipment, and services while ensuring they meet the company's specific requirements for quality, cost, and delivery time. A high level of negotiation skills, cost‑saving achievements, and data analysis capabilities is required. Requirements Qualification: BTech Engineering Minimum of 8 years’ experience within a technical procurement field. Valid Code EB drivers' license Key Responsibilities Technical Buying Capex buying & process the purchase order on SAP. Monitor price increases and communicate changes as necessary. For non‑contract products and services, negotiate all terms and conditions, in line with the business operating procedures, ensuring the best total acquisition costs. Provide procurement‑related information and support as required to the functional managers and other internal customers for planning, project and operational purposes. This will include but not be limited to delivery dates and pricing for products and services required on site. Play an active role in achieving functional objectives such as cost reduction targets year on year, project deliverables, supplier performance and improved stock management. Monitor/evaluate risks in the supply chain and take appropriate action to mitigate impact from any adverse price, quality or availability trends. Conduct supplier performance reviews to assure conformance in meeting Business current requirements, as well as existence of sound cost, quality and continuous improvement programmes to meet Business future requirements. Market Research and Analysis Conduct research to ascertain local market trends and needs. Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities. Develop market knowledge and contacts for new products and services. Identify potential suppliers. Research product technical information to maintain a competent working knowledge of various products’ attributes and perform value analysis accordingly to satisfy the form, fit and functional requirements at lowest, total cost. Supplier Management Continually monitor suppliers to ensure cost, quality and delivery adherence. Evaluate and maintain continued improvement in supplier performance by visiting suppliers when required. Ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives. Explore alternative suppliers of materials and services. Quotation Management Obtain competitive bids, quotations and proposals from suppliers where market conditions warrant or as dictated by Business policies and procedures. Perform bid analyses and make recommendations for best, overall value to meet the Business requirements. Receive, analyse and evaluate bids, quotes, proposals and awards the contract in accordance with delegated authority. KPI’s High level Price and total ownership cost Supplier performance Process effectiveness and efficiency Contract value for money Rustenburg Published Date: 10 November 2025 Closing Date: 24 November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr