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Technical Buyer (Heavy Engineering)

The Recruitment Guydurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

Title : Technical Buyer (Heavy Engineering)

Area : KwaZulu Natal

Industry : Heavy Engineering

Ref No. : TRG 2371

Salary : Market related TCTC available / negotiable

Start Date : ASAP / Negotiable

Type : Permanent (Full-time)

An experienced TECHNICAL BUYER (with HEAVY ENGINEERING industry exp.) is required for permanent employment based in KwaZulu Natal.

Lead the procurement lifecycle of specialized industrial components, with a focus on negotiating supplier agreements, managing commodity portfolios, and supporting high-value manufacturing lines.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Generate and manage purchase orders, supplier quotes, and documentation to maintain system accuracy.

Evaluate material and component requirements, ensuring coverage across commodities.

Negotiate lead times, pricing, and stock levels to balance cost-efficiency with operational reliability.

Prepare and send requests for quotations (RFQs); evaluate suppliers strategically.

Monitor and report on supplier performance, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.

Streamline the supplier base while maintaining competitive alternatives in place.

Engage in supplier audits in collaboration with Quality and Engineering to uphold quality standards.

Resolve invoice and credit discrepancies and compile procurement data for stakeholder reviews.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :

Associate degree or equivalent technical diploma; or 35 years of specialized procurement experience.

Demonstrable expertise in highly technical commodity purchasing, preferably in machine tools, fabrication, or industrial systems.

Familiarity with ERP systems (like SAP, Oracle) and Lean Manufacturing processes.

Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

Position is based in KZN, local residency required.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.

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