Strategic Technical Buyer – Mining Equipment

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Technical Buyer to source, procure, and manage technical components, equipment, and services essential to manufacturing and operations.

The role is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, and requires strong collaboration with Engineering, BOM interpretation, and supplier evaluation. Ideal candidates will have a National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, CIPS Level 4, and 3–5 years of mining procurement experience, with ERP familiarity and a focus on

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 required.
• National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• CIPS Level 4 certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of technical procurement experience in mining.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers for parts based on technical specs and engineering requirements.
• Assess suppliers based on capability, quality certifications, cost, and lead times.
• Maintain category-based sourcing strategy for technical commodities.
• Collaborate with Engineering to understand drawings, specs and BOMs for procurement.
• Verify supplier offerings against company standards through technical assessments.
• Support procurement with complex technical purchases using detailed insights.

Skills

Technical procurement

Supplier evaluation

Reading drawings

BOM interpretation

Cost saving

Negotiation

Education

Matric/Grade 12

National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

CIPS Level 4

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Technical Buyer to source, procure, and manage technical components, equipment, and services essential to manufacturing and operations.

The role is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, and requires strong collaboration with Engineering, BOM interpretation, and supplier evaluation. Ideal candidates will have a National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, CIPS Level 4, and 3–5 years of mining procurement experience, with ERP familiarity and a focus on