Technical Buyer

Frogg Recruitment; 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

Technical Buyer position available in Boksburg.

Our Client in Boksburg is looking for Technical Buyer / Supply Chain Officer with 5 years plus experience in the manufacturing of engineering products for the building/ construction industry.

You will be doing sourcing, negotiating and procuring materials, components, and services required for the manufacturing process.

Salary: R45 000 – R60 000 per month.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 the manufacturing of heavy industrial environments is highly advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret Technical drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Experience with Local and international sourcing.
• Experience with Import/export logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procure raw materials for the manufacturing production process
• Source and purchase components and consumables
• Interpret technical drawings and bill of materials (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