Mechanical Procurement Lead: Precision & Cost Control

The Legends Agency; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Buyer for Mechanical & Precision Engineering in South Africa's Wes-Kaap. The role involves overseeing procurement processes and supplier management to ensure cost-effectiveness. Candidates should possess 5+ years of procurement management experience and ideally have a mechanical engineering background. Excellent negotiation skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years procurement management experience in a technical or mechanical environment.
• Mechanical Engineering background with machinist experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written) is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for cost-effectiveness and supplier reliability.
• Negotiate contracts, manage SLAs, and NDAs.
• Conduct supplier audits and track BBBEE compliance.

Skills

Advanced MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project)

Strong negotiation skills

Effective communication

Results-oriented approach

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Advanced ERP and online procurement systems knowledge

Job description

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Buyer for Mechanical & Precision Engineering in South Africa's Wes-Kaap. The role involves overseeing procurement processes and supplier management to ensure cost-effectiveness. Candidates should possess 5+ years of procurement management experience and ideally have a mechanical engineering background. Excellent negotiation skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.