Strategic Technical Buyer | Sourcing & Supplier Excellence

Execustaff South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Execustaff South Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Procurement professional in Gauteng to source and evaluate suppliers for technical parts, align with engineering specifications, and support complex purchases with detailed insights.

Responsibilities include maintaining sourcing strategies, conducting technical assessments, and driving cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance with ISO9001:2015 standards and ethical purchasing practices.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers for new and alternative parts based on technical specifications and engineering requirements
• Evaluate supplier capability, quality certifications, cost competitiveness, and lead times
• Maintain category-based sourcing strategy for technical commodities
• Collaborate with Engineering to understand drawings, specs, and product functionality
• Conduct technical assessments to verify compliance with standards
• Support procurement with complex technical purchases and provide insights
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternate sourcing and vendor innovation
• Provide RTD forms for the procurement department
• Conform to ISO 9001:2015 requirements
• Act as liaison between Engineering and Procurement to resolve discrepancies
• Assist in supplier audits and qualification processes
• Stay updated on product developments, technical trends and market availability
• Prepare technical documentation and sourcing reports to support decisions
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics with all purchases
• Project Based Sourcing and Execution
• Technical Evaluation Specification Compliance
• Alternative Sourcing and Obsolescence Management
• Cross Functional Alignment
• Supplier Technical Engagement
• Cost and Lead Time Optimisation
• Documentation and Reporting
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Supplier Development

Job description

Execustaff South Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Procurement professional in Gauteng to source and evaluate suppliers for technical parts, align with engineering specifications, and support complex purchases with detailed insights.

Responsibilities include maintaining sourcing strategies, conducting technical assessments, and driving cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance with ISO9001:2015 standards and ethical purchasing practices.