Technical Buyer

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

Our esteemed client is a well-respected company who has been manufacturing machines locally since 2012 and supplying them to mines across the country and beyond the borders branching out further into Africa. Our client prides itself in the ability to offer a full suite of underground mining equipment of the highest international standards.

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Technical Buyer to source, procure, and manage technical components, equipment, and services essential to our manufacturing and operational requirements. The position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Job Responsibilities:

• Source and evaluate suppliers for new and alternative parts based on technical specifications and engineering requirements.
• Evaluations should be based on capability, quality certifications, cost competitiveness, lead time adherence.
• Maintain a category-based sourcing strategy for all technical commodities in your scope of work.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Departments to understand technical drawings, material specifications and product functionality to ensure accurate procurement.
• Conduct technical assessments of supplier offerings to verify compliance with company standards.
• Support the Procurement Team with complex technical purchases by providing detailed insights and verifications.
• Initiate and complete all RTD forms for the Procurement Department.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities through alternative sourcing and vendor innovation.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12.
• National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Level 4.
• Minimum 3-5 Years experience in technical procurement within the mining sector.
• Experience sourcing and evaluating mining components, spare parts.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, specifications and BOM’s.
• ERP system knowledge.
• Understanding OEM standards, mining industry safety regulations, and technical compliance.