Strategic Capital Equipment Buyer — Large-Scale Projects

Placements24

Noord-Kaap

On-site

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Executive medical insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Extended annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to large-scale projects

Company vehicle or travel allowance

On-site facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Buyer specializing in Capital Equipment to join our procurement team in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will lead sourcing, RFx, and high‑value negotiations while coordinating with engineering, project management, and finance to meet project timelines and budgets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in capital equipment procurement, strong negotiation skills, and solid ERP/procurement software experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required.
5+ years in procurement with focus on capital equipment/high-value procurements.
CIPS/MCIPS desirable.
Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
Proficiency in ERP and procurement software.

Responsibilities

Lead capital equipment procurement from requirements to RFx and supplier selection.
Source and evaluate suppliers for machinery and related services.
Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and delivery schedules.
Manage supplier relationships through the procurement lifecycle.
Collaborate with engineering, project management and finance to align procurement with project timelines.
Analyze market trends, TCO and supplier capabilities.
Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards and regulations.
Prepare procurement reports including savings, risk assessments, and status updates.
Support strategic sourcing plans for capex and manage contract variations/claims.