Strategic Technical Buyer - ERP & Supplier Negotiations

Smart Talent; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Talent is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to purchase goods and services, manage RFQ processes, and negotiate contracts to optimize total cost of ownership. You will support offices in Paarl and Hermanus and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and group policies.

The ideal candidate has a diploma or degree in a related field, 5+ years in procurement, strong ERP skills (Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP), and excellent communication and negotiation abilities to drive savings and supplier

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management (NQF6 or higher).
• Professional membership with CIPS (advantageous).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Buying/Procurement.
• Strong computer literacy (Google Sheets/Excel, Google Docs/Word) with speed and accuracy.
• ERP system proficiency (Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP preferred).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components, and services in line with cost, quality, lead‑time, and SHE protocols.
• Provide procurement support to the client’s offices (Paarl and Hermanus).
• Manage Request for Quotations (RFQ) processes and supplier selection.
• Negotiate contracts to achieve savings and ensure best total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Ensure compliance with Purchase Requisitions and Vendor Control procedures.
• Prepare and process compliant purchase orders within ERP systems (LATIS/SAP By‑Design).
• Source products/services and evaluate new vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance, market trends, and competitor strategies.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and ensure adherence to Group Contracts Management procedures.
• Communicate supply issues, delays, or risks to stakeholders.
• File and distribute procurement documentation for easy access and compliance.
• Meet departmental savings plans and KPIs.
• Uphold company policies, ISO 9001 standards, and confidentiality requirements.
• Promote a positive, professional company image and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Integrity

Team collaboration

Education

NQF6+ in related field

CIPS membership (advantageous)

Tools

Oracle

JD Edwards

SAP

Google Sheets

Excel

Google Docs

Word

Job description

Smart Talent is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to purchase goods and services, manage RFQ processes, and negotiate contracts to optimize total cost of ownership. You will support offices in Paarl and Hermanus and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and group policies.

The ideal candidate has a diploma or degree in a related field, 5+ years in procurement, strong ERP skills (Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP), and excellent communication and negotiation abilities to drive savings and supplier