Technical Buyer

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Blak International Full time

The main responsibilities of this Senior Technical Buyer position is to scan, analyse and select of suppliers for goods and services in order to negotiate and conclude multiyear supply contracts for the successful execution of the Business Plan. The Senior Technical Buyer is therefore responsible for the procurement process, price evaluations, cost analysis, negotiations and final procurement selection of suppliers. The Senior Technical Buyer is also responsible for the finalisation of Contracts/SLA's and the management thereof over the contract/SLA period.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

- Negotiate and enter into multiyear cost effective contracts with major supplier in conjunction with Executive Manager Procurement and GM Supply Chain
- Determine and ensure strategic suppliers for the specific specialised area or commodity existence in the long term.
- Procurement of Products, Locally and Overseas
- Ensure on time delivery of goods to customers
- Liaise with Cross Functional teams for inputs in selection of new suppliers.
- Ensure that the regulations applicable are followed correctly
- Procurement of all Plant Engineering material, non-production materials, services and capital items.
- Preparing and executing cost reduction strategies and Value Engineering Projects.

POST REQUIREMENTS:

- **NQF Level 6 Management or Equivalent Qualification.**:

- **B Comm. /B Tech / Technical qualification**:

- **Commercial qualification and/or Project management experience **will add an advantage
- **5 Years Procurement Management experience in a Technical / Mechanical environment.**:

- **3 Years Material handling experience**:

- Strong Commercial Orientation and Planning skills with highly organised approach.
- Excellent Negotiation and Communication skills
- Advance Computer Literacy (MS Office packages)
- Ability to Work independently, show initiate and demonstrate good judgement.
- Good Problem solving skills.
- Sound financial and technical background is essential.
- Driver’s License in essential.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R600,000.00 - R700,000.00 per year

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- Procurement Management: 5 years (required)
- Material handling: 3 years (required)
- Project management: 3 years (required)
- Engineering field: 1 year (required)


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