Senior Capital Equipment Buyer - High-Impact Projects

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and life insurance

Provident fund

Technical training and certifications

High-visibility projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West invites an experienced Senior Buyer specializing in Capital Equipment to lead procurement for major projects. You will negotiate high-value contracts, evaluate suppliers, and work closely with engineering, project management, and operations teams to define equipment specs and secure cost-effective assets.

Key focus areas include total cost of ownership analysis, risk mitigation for lead times and obsolescence, and delivering on time within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 6 years of procurement experience with capital equipment sourcing.
• Strong negotiation skills for high-value contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement for capital equipment and related services.
• Develop sourcing strategies for significant capex projects.
• Negotiate complex contracts with national and international suppliers of capital goods.
• Conduct in-depth technical and commercial evaluations of potential equipment suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery, quality standards, and post-installation support.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and operations teams to define equipment specifications and requirements.
• Analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) for capital equipment purchases.
• Manage the procurement budget for capital projects, ensuring cost control and value optimization.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with capital equipment procurement, including lead times and technological obsolescence.
• Stay abreast of industry advancements in capital equipment technology and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement tools

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West invites an experienced Senior Buyer specializing in Capital Equipment to lead procurement for major projects. You will negotiate high-value contracts, evaluate suppliers, and work closely with engineering, project management, and operations teams to define equipment specs and secure cost-effective assets.

Key focus areas include total cost of ownership analysis, risk mitigation for lead times and obsolescence, and delivering on time within budget.