15h Left: Junior Costing Engineer/Estimator

1 month ago

Port Elizabeth, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

What Youll Do:Sourcing Excellence:

- Identify and evaluate the best suppliers for materials, components, and equipment, ensuring everything aligns with our client's cutting-edge technical designs and specifications.
- Negotiate competitive pricing without compromising on quality to ensure that every project remains on budget.
- Stay informed about industry trends, new technologies, and suppliers to ensure our client is always sourcing the best solutions.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.

Costing Analysis That Powers Success:

- Prepare accurate, detailed project costings that help the sales team establish competitive pricing.
- Develop comprehensive technical specifications to accompany sales proposals and contracts, ensuring clarity and precision.
- Track market conditions, including pricing trends and currency fluctuations, and proactively adjust strategies to optimize cost efficiency.

Collaborating for Seamless Execution:

- Work closely with designers, production, and sales teams to ensure sourcing aligns with the clients technical requirements and production schedules.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to create detailed, costed bills of materials for procurement, ensuring smooth and accurate handoffs.
- Collaborate with the purchasing team to ensure supplier lead times match the vessel production timelines.
- Support the project team by monitoring costs, managing budgets, and ensuring accurate recording and costing of variation orders.

Documentation & Compliance:

- Maintain clear and accurate records of supplier contacts, pricing agreements, and procurement activities to ensure transparency and smooth operations.
- Ensure supplier contracts reflect all negotiated terms and meet industry standards.
- Adhere to our client's internal policies and industry regulations to keep operations efficient and compliant.
- Organize all documentation to ensure easy audits and reviews, aligned with ISO and other industry standards.

Driving Continuous Improvement:

- Recommend improvements to sourcing and pricing strategies, enhancing efficiency and contributing to cost savings across projects.
- Participate in ongoing training and development to stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends.
- Contribute to cost-saving initiatives that optimize the sourcing and procurement processes, ensuring our client delivers projects on time and within budget.

What Were Looking For:

- Technical Expertise: A solid background in engineering, with a strong understanding of technical specifications and project costing.
- Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal skills to develop lasting partnerships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented: The ability to track trends, interpret data, and ensure accuracy in all aspects of costing and sourcing.
- Organized & Efficient: Excellent planning and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Business-Focused: A strategic mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions that align with business goals.

Experience & Qualifications:

- Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Engineering, Cost Estimating, or a related field (preferred).
- Proven experience in technical sourcing, costing, or procurement, ideally in the manufacturing or marine sectors.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills for effective engagement with suppliers and internal teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and sourcing software/tools.
- Knowledge of boat construction processes is advantageous.
- Familiarity with Pastel Accounting software is a plus but not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing, forward-thinking company in the aluminium boat manufacturing industry.

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