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Technical Buyer

Technical Buyer

Pro Tem RecruitmentJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
9 days ago
Job description

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

Requirements

  • 2 to 5 years’ experience in technical buying, technical support and order processing.
  • Age 25 - 30 years
  • Preferably formerly from a Multinational / Global company supplying industrial equipment.
  • Preferably a National Diploma Certificate in , Industrial , or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and subcontractors for technical goods and services.
  • Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to determine procurement requirements .
  • Manage purchase orders from creation to delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfilment .
  • Monitor supplier performance, conduct vendor evaluations, and maintain strong supplier relationships .
  • Resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing with suppliers
  • Optimize procurement costs through value analysis, cost‑saving initiatives, and bulk purchasing strategies .
  • Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and documentation
  • Process customer sales orders accurately and timeously
  • Track and communicate the status of customer's orders with internal team departments and clients .
  • Align with on payment terms and credit limits
  • Track backorders and delivery schedules
  • Prepare an Invoicing projection and forecast reports
  • Will be required to do reports for management and other administrative duties .
  • Give accurate and constant feedback to management
  • Build good relationships with customers, ensuring customers receive the best quality and professional service.
  • Skills Requirements

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (data manipulation and reporting).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent numerical and analytical abilities
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and within a team
  • Professional, emotionally mature, and customer focused
  • Adaptable, innovative, and open to change
  • Skilled in multitasking and problem‑solving
  • Strong report writing capabilities.
  • Programmes

  • Microsoft, especially Excel
  • Outlook
  • Sage X3
  • SAP
  • SYSPRO
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