Technical Buyer

Time Personnel; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel in Gauteng seeks a proactive Procurement Officer to manage sourcing and supplier relationships for signage materials. You will collaborate with design and production teams to ensure technical needs are met and orders are fulfilled on time.

The role requires matric with procurement experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and proficient use of Microsoft Office and procurement software.

Qualifications

• Matric with two years' procurement experience.
• Experience sourcing within manufacturing or sign-making environments.
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with procurement software.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Technically minded and passionate about the industry.
• Highly organized, able to work under pressure and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify reliable suppliers for signage materials and components.
• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing with vendors.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to understand technical requirements.
• Track inventory levels and maintain procurement records.
• Develop procurement strategies to optimize cost-efficiency without compromising quality.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate the best pricing.
• Process requisitions and update management on order status.
• Maintain stock levels and update inventory accordingly.
• Arrange transport and track orders for timely delivery.
• Coordinate with inventory, management, and stockroom as required.
• Assess quality of received stock and report discrepancies to suppliers and management.
• Ability to travel.
• Assist Project Managers with technical advice.
• Communicate time delays on stock with factory manager.
• Source new suppliers.
• Attend to ad hoc projects as requested by management or procedures.
• Adhere to high ethical and professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Keep workspace neat.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Procurement software

Communication

Organization

Travel

Industry knowledge signage

Education

Matric

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procurement software

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric plus two years' experience
• Experience with buying within a manufacturing concern or print / signage company
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with procurement software
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Technically minded and passionate about his industry
• Highly organized, able to work under pressure and results driven

DUTIES

• Researching and identifying reliable suppliers for signage materials and components
• Negotiating favourable terms and pricing agreements with vendors
• Collaborating with the design and production teams to understand technical requirements
• Tracking inventory levels and maintaining accurate procurement records
• Assisting in the development of procurement strategies to optimize cost-efficiency without compromising quality
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate with inventory team, management, and stockroom as required.
• Assess quality of stock received and elevate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
• Ability to travel.
• Assist Project Managers with technical advice.
• Communicate time delays on stock with factory manager.
• Source new suppliers.
• Attend to ADHOC projects as and when requested by Management or as required by operational procedures.
• Adhering to high ethical and professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with the company's policies and procedures.
• Ensure workspace is kept neat.

Salary: Dependent on experience