Electrical Material Procurement Manager

Electrical Material Purchasing Manager (Hybrid – South Africa, Flexible Location) Work Model : 50% Remote / 50% On‑Site (supplier visits) Contract : Full-time We are seeking an experienced Electrical Material Purchasing Manager to support our projects across South Africa.

Your place of residence is not important, as long as you can travel when required.

Most suppliers and manufacturers are based in Gauteng, so occasional visits to Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding areas will be necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase MV / LV electrical materials : cables, overhead line equipment, switchgear, insulators, concrete poles, accessories, and related items.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms and delivery conditions with South African distributors.
• Maintain strong relationships with major suppliers (Voltex, Aberdare, Rocla, McWade, Actom, Siemens SA, etc.).
• Request quotations and prepare price comparison reports.
• Verify supplier compliance : SABS, ISO, B‑BBEE, TRN, and manufacturing origin.
• Ensure purchased materials meet all technical specifications.
• Coordinate deliveries and material logistics with engineering teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and cost‑tracking documentation.

Requirements

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