Technical Buyer

2 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa People Dimension Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year

Duties & Responsibilities

Procurement & Expediting

  • Buy and expedite orders and jobs (internal and external).
  • Generate and process import & local orders.
  • Ensure timely material supply and delivery.
  • Liaise with key suppliers, develop pricing strategies, and negotiate favorable terms.
  • Research and obtain competitive prices for raw materials and bought in items.
  • Support sales with product research and sourcing for customer requirements.
  • Assist in pricing of RFQ's/tenders.

Production & Workshop Support

  • Open and close works order jobs, including repairs.
  • Validate accuracy of labor and material allocated to work orders.
  • Liaise with the Workshop to ensure correct materials are procured on time.
  • Assist with production load planning and expediting.
  • Calculate raw material requirements from drawings and specifications.
  • Participate in quality checks of incoming materials.
  • Understand production workflows, bottlenecks, and material demands to align procurement accordingly.

Syspro & Systems Management

  • Manage re-order proposals and Syspro stock adjustments.
  • Ensure perpetual stock counts are accurate.
  • Check and authorize purchase orders before formal release.
  • Create and manage new stock codes in Syspro.
  • Manage drawing database and maintain accurate bills of material.
  • Coordinate deliveries and collections.

Stores & Stock Control

  • Oversee and control stores operations (goods in, goods out, and stock movement).
  • Assist in developing procedures for buying, stock control, and material handling.

Team Support & Development

  • Support other departments with procurement-related needs

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements:

  • 5-10 years' experience in a technical buying role (manufacturing/engineering environment)
  • Hands-on experience with Syspro ERP
  • Ability to read drawings, interpret specifications, and calculate raw material requirements.
  • Strong understanding of raw material grades and manufacturing workflows.
  • Proven track record in supplier negotiation and stock management.
  • Exposure to import orders and tender pricing advantageous.

Additional Requirements:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
  • Sound understanding of raw material grades, specifications, and standards.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing production workflows and material demands.
  • Solid technical knowledge of engineering and manufacturing materials.
  • Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, and expediting.
  • Strong sense of responsibility, punctuality, and adherence to deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Syspro ERP (essential).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Experience with CRM (Salesforce preferred).
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
  • Valid driver's license.

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