Senior CAPEX Buyer - Capital Projects

Hire Resolve; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer - Capital Projects to manage end-to-end CAPEX procurement for complex capital projects in the JHB East Rand. You will ensure governance, cost-effective sourcing and timely delivery while supporting project managers and end users.

The role requires 3–5 years in CAPEX purchasing, 2 years in technical purchasing, and strong SAP/Microsoft Office skills. You will coordinate RFQs, negotiate terms, and drive cost savings in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completed Matric qualification.
• NQF Level 5 qualification in Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a CAPEX purchasing environment.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a technical purchasing environment.
• Sound understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Knowledge of CAPEX purchasing processes and cost drivers.
• Technical purchasing knowledge related to capital projects.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Email and Word.
• Experience with SAP.
• Strong analytical, planning and organising skills.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Strong procurement and supplier management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Commercial and contract management skills.
• Strong negotiation and cost-saving capabilities.
• Vendor management and relationship-building skills.
• RFQ coordination and sourcing skills.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, policies and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process CAPEX purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with policies.
• Validate pricing, quotations and contract terms before POs.
• Ensure procurement transactions are completed accurately and on time.
• Resolve supplier and invoicing queries promptly.
• Support commercial evaluation and sourcing activities.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through supplier negotiations.
• Coordinate RFQ processes for capital projects.
• Serve as first contact for CAPEX sourcing requests.
• Issue POs per contract terms and conditions.
• Monitor outstanding POs and expedite deliveries.
• Provide updates to Project Managers on order status.

Skills

CAPEX procurement

Technical purchasing

Negotiation

Cost savings

Vendor management

RFQ coordination

P2P knowledge

Data analysis

Procurement governance

Multi-priority planning

Education

Matric

NQF Level 5 in Supply Chain/Procurement

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer - Capital Projects to manage end-to-end CAPEX procurement for complex capital projects in the JHB East Rand. You will ensure governance, cost-effective sourcing and timely delivery while supporting project managers and end users.

The role requires 3–5 years in CAPEX purchasing, 2 years in technical purchasing, and strong SAP/Microsoft Office skills. You will coordinate RFQs, negotiate terms, and drive cost savings in a fast-paced environment.