Electrical Procurement / Project Engineer Market Related

Helen Wilson Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established international trading company in South Africa seeks an ambitious Electrical Engineer for its Procurement Department. The successful candidate will manage market research, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of materials. This role involves travel within Africa, China, and India, and requires practical engineering experience and a strong attention to detail. Ideal applicants should have a relevant degree and at least two years of field experience in an electrical or mining setting.

Qualifications

• Living within close proximity to Fourways is required.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Practical field experience on a mine or electrical plant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and product research.
• Negotiate contracts for pricing and delivery.
• Liaise with factories and transporters for material delivery.

Skills

Market and product research

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

Electrical Engineering Qualification

National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job OpportunityA well-established International Trading Company, which has been successfully executing contracts with African Power Utilities for the past 8 years, is strengthening its procurement department in Johannesburg and requires the services of a self-driven, ambitious, hardworking individual who is looking for growth prospects.

Through this appointment, the company aims to continue to strengthen the Procurement Department.

This is a dynamic role as your success will have a direct influence on the growth of the trading operations of the business on the African continent.

If you have not received any feedback from us within 5 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

By sending your CV along with other additional documents, you give consent to HWR to process and retain your personal information for the current opportunity as well as for future opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Do market and product research on new factories to be added to the Company's Database of suppliers of goods and services the company trades with.
• Do research into the costing and pricing models used by producers and stay abreast of developments in the market regarding metal and other commodity prices, as well as new products in the energy sector.
• Travel within Africa, China, and India to do Factory Evaluations, including evaluations of their production capacity, technical competence, product compliance, and quality of technical knowledge.
• Negotiate contracts including price, delivery, product specification, and compliance and prepare data for submission in tenders.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing and / or third-party technical evaluation of products prior to contractual deliveries.
• Liaise with factories, transporters, and shipping and clearing agents in order to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials.

Non-negotiable Requirements

• Must live within close proximity to Fourways as this is a permanent, onsite position.
• Electrical Engineering Qualification is essential.
• Minimum National Diploma but preference for completed Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 2 years demonstrated work experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Practical field experience on a mine or electrical plant is highly preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Must be excited by the prospect of traveling abroad and being in a commercial role in which technical knowledge is key to success.
• The role requires the ability to engage with people with the aim of building relationships with current and new suppliers.
• Attention to detail and capacity to do highly organized administrative work is a must.