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Technical Buyer (Heavy Engineering)

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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