Procurement Buyer

SFI Group (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SFI Group (Pty) Ltd in the Western Cape seeks an experienced Procurement Buyer to drive HVAC project materials, equipment, and spares with precision and timeliness. You will manage procurement cycles, supplier and subcontractor relationships, and contract administration for project-based work, leveraging ERP systems and strong cost-control practices to support large-scale HVAC installations.

You will collaborate with project teams to ensure BOMs, schedules and budgets align, while maintaining

Qualifications

• 3–5 years buying/procurement experience, preferably HVAC/building services.
• Matric; certificate/diploma in Purchasing, Procurement, SCM or Logistics (advantageous).
• Trade or technical HVAC/refrigeration background (advantageous).
• ERP/accounting system experience (e.g., Sage, Buildsmart, SAP, Syspro).

Responsibilities

• Procurement and Buying for HVAC projects.
• Supplier and Contract Management.
• Stock, Logistics and Expediting.
• Cost Control, Compliance and Reporting.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Reading specs

Procurement principles

Supplier market

ERP systems

MS Office

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Matric

Diploma in Purchasing/Supply Chain

Certificate in Logistics

Driver’s license

Tools

Sage

Buildsmart

Job description

ARE YOU A SEASONED PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL WITH A PASSION FOR HVAC PROJECT DELIVERY?

Join our Projects Department as a Procurement Buyer and play a key role in ensuring materials and equipment are sourced efficiently, accurately, and on time. This role requires a highly experienced individual ready to elevate procurement operations.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)

What you can expect to do as an Procurement Buyer:

• Procurement and Buying
  
• Supplier and Contract Management
  
• Stock, Logistics and Expediting
• Cost Control, Compliance and Reporting

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years buying / procurement experience, preferably within the HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical or building services contracting environment
• Proven experience sourcing HVAC plant, equipment, spares and consumables
• Experience procuring for project-based work against BOQs, drawings and equipment schedules
• Experience in supplier negotiation and the appointment of subcontractors
• Working experience on an ERP / accounting system (e.g. Sage, Buildsmart, SAP, Syspro or similar)

Qualifications:

• Matric
• Certificate or Diploma in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Logistics (advantageous)
• Trade or technical background in HVAC / refrigeration (advantageous)
• Driver’s license

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE – WHAT SETS YOU APART

Technical Skills and the good stuff

• HVAC and refrigeration plant, equipment, components, materials and terminology
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, equipment schedules, drawings and bills of quantities
• Procurement principles, purchasing cycle and supply chain processes
• Supplier and subcontractor market within the HVAC and building services industry
• Refrigerant types, handling, storage and the statutory requirements applicable to their purchase
• Relevant standards and legislation – SANS, OHS Act, Pressure Equipment Regulations, ODS Regulations
• Costing, mark-up, margin and basic financial administration
• Preferential procurement and B-BBEE requirements
• Microsoft Office toolset

Soft Skills, Work Approach and Knowledge:

• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Professional attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning, organizing and control skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Time / task management and the ability to work under pressure to tight site deadlines.
• Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Advanced computer skills and experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and ERP / procurement software.
• Numerical and cost awareness.
• Integrity, ethical conduct and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Stress and time management skills.
• Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING…

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Growth in a developing procurement function
• The chance to work with huge scale projects
• Supportive, collaborative environment in high-value HVAC Projects