Strategic Technical Buyer – Engineering & BOMs

FROGG Recruitment SA; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 502,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

FROGG Recruitment SA in Boksburg is seeking a Technical Buyer / Supply Chain Officer with 5+ years in manufacturing of engineering products for building/construction. You will source, negotiate and procure materials, components and services for the production process.

The role requires reading technical drawings and BOMs, and experience with local and international sourcing and import/export logistics. Salary is remunerated monthly.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain / Procurement (advantageous).
• Mechanical Engineering or related technical field (preferred).
• 5 years’ experience in a technical buying role in Manufacturing, Engineering and/or technical.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret Technical drawings, BOMs.
• Experience with Local and international sourcing.
• Experience with Import/export logistics.

Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials for the manufacturing production process
• Source and purchase components and consumables
• Interpret technical drawings and BOMs to ensure accurate purchasing
• Work closely with the production, engineering, and planning teams
• Identify, evaluate, and develop a reliable supplier base for fabrication and engineering materials
• Negotiate pricing, delivery timelines, and contract terms with suppliers
• Issue purchase orders and monitor order progress to ensure on-time delivery

Skills

Technical buying

Sourcing

BOM reading

Import/export logistics

Supplier negotiation

Education

Supply chain/procurement degree

Mechanical engineering background

Job description

FROGG Recruitment SA in Boksburg is seeking a Technical Buyer / Supply Chain Officer with 5+ years in manufacturing of engineering products for building/construction. You will source, negotiate and procure materials, components and services for the production process.

The role requires reading technical drawings and BOMs, and experience with local and international sourcing and import/export logistics. Salary is remunerated monthly.