Senior Electrical Buyer - On-site Nelspruit

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Life insurance

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Buyer specializing in electrical components for our client in Nelspruit. You will lead sourcing, negotiate with suppliers, and manage relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of sensors, control systems, wiring, and power supplies.

You will collaborate closely with engineering and production teams, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in purchasing/procurement, with focus on electrical components or electronic parts.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management within the electronics industry.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical/electronic components and their applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing and procurement strategy for all electrical components and related materials.
• Identify, qualify, and manage relationships with key suppliers of electrical parts and sub-assemblies.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings and supply chain reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to understand technical requirements and identify sourcing opportunities.
• Manage inventory levels for critical electrical components to support production and minimize lead times.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies for sourcing.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers in the electrical components sector.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement performance, cost savings, and supplier metrics.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Buyer specializing in electrical components for our client in Nelspruit. You will lead sourcing, negotiate with suppliers, and manage relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of sensors, control systems, wiring, and power supplies.

You will collaborate closely with engineering and production teams, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.