Strategic Materials Sourcing Specialist

Time Personnel; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel in Germiston is seeking a Technical Sourcing Specialist with experience sourcing steel, vinyl, screws, bolts and other manufacturing materials. The role focuses on supplier discovery, price negotiation and ensuring materials meet technical specs.

You will support design and production teams, manage supplier relationships, track inventory, and help develop cost-efficient procurement strategies while maintaining high ethical standards and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Matric with two years' sourcing/procurement experience.
• Experience buying within a manufacturing environment or print/signage company.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with procurement software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Technically minded and passionate about the industry.
• Highly organized; able to work under pressure and results driven.

Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying reliable suppliers for signage materials and components.
• Negotiating favourable terms and pricing agreements with vendors.
• Collaborating with design and production teams to understand technical requirements.
• Tracking inventory levels and maintaining procurement records.
• Assisting in development of procurement strategies to optimize cost-efficiency.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate for best pricing.
• Process requisitions and update management on orders.
• Update inventory and ensure stock levels are kept.
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders for timely delivery.
• Coordinate with inventory team, management and stockroom as required.
• Assess quality of stock received and escalate to suppliers and management.
• Ability to travel.
• Assist Project Managers with technical advice.
• Communicate time delays on stock with factory manager.
• Source new suppliers.
• Attend to ADHOC projects as requested by Management.
• Adhering to high ethical and professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure workspace is kept neat.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Communication and customer service

Analytical skills

Education

Matric

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

Time Personnel in Germiston is seeking a Technical Sourcing Specialist with experience sourcing steel, vinyl, screws, bolts and other manufacturing materials. The role focuses on supplier discovery, price negotiation and ensuring materials meet technical specs.

You will support design and production teams, manage supplier relationships, track inventory, and help develop cost-efficient procurement strategies while maintaining high ethical standards and accuracy.