Technical Buyer

3 weeks ago


Boksburg, South Africa Chainlink Recruitment Full time

We are urgently looking for a Technical Buyer in Jet Park, Boksburg (Must be Bilingual in Afrikaans and English) for the acquisition of goods and services required to assure on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.

The primary objective is to identify and acquire the products and services that must be obtained externally.

Required Education & Experience:

- Matric with relevant technical qualification
- Minimum of 5 years experience within a manufacturing environment
- Engineering background would be advantageous
- Working knowledge of SAGE Evolution
- Strong computer skills including MS Office

Responsibilities Include:

- Read, understand and breakdown material requirements from engineering drawings.
- Handle the Request for Quotations (RFQ) processes as per the Procurement procedure.
- Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
- Monitor and advise on any issues which may present risk or opportunity to the Company.
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
- Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities.
- Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvements.
- Ensure that goods and services purchased are at the best prices and condition.
- Ensure that goods and services purchased are as per Purchase Requisitions.
- Make sure that all Purchase Orders are processed timeously within the Company ERP System
- Ensure that all orders are approved by authorised signatories before processing following the Delegation of Authority limit.
- Distribute documentation/information to the relevant departments.
- Monitor orders to ensure materials/services and hires are supplied within contractual time scales.
- Work closely with the supplier to resolve any issues that negatively affect delivery time scales
- Perform any other duties required by your designated manager.

Key Skills
- Strong administrative experience with high attention to detail and diligent approach to work.
- Ability to demonstrate good communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Problem solving
- Demonstrate good ability to work under pressure/to deadlines
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Excellent analytical skills
- Negotiation skills
- Can demonstrate a positive attitude


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