Technical Buyer

LMP RECRUIT; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global market leader in equipment is seeking a Technical Buyer in Johannesburg to manage ordering and supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will have prior buying experience, especially dealing with overseas companies, and should possess strong negotiation skills and an energetic, proactive approach. This position requires regular follow-ups with suppliers and collaboration with operations management.

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience, especially with overseas companies.
• Experience negotiating pricing with local suppliers.
• Must possess a proactive mindset and high energy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ordering and buying process with local and overseas suppliers.
• Continuously follow up to provide feedback to sales and warehouse teams.
• Collaborate with the warehouse Operations Manager.

Skills

Negotiation skills with local suppliers

Ability to manage ordering processes

High degree of urgency and energy

Creative thinking and initiative

Job description

A Global Market Leader in Pig and Poultry Equipment are looking for a strong Technical Buyer to join their team. Almost all projects and material is imported.

A buyer who will be responsible for managing the ordering, buying and follow up process with our local suppliers here is SA as well as our overseas suppliers based mainly at our Distribution Centres in Germany and Malaysia.

It is important that this candidate has :

• Previous buying experience especially with overseas Companies based in Europe ideally Germany
• Can negotiate best pricing with local suppliers
• Has a high degree of urgency and energy
• Thinks out the box and has a high level if initiative
• Has experience with the ordering process and following up regularly to give feedback to the sales teams and warehouse.
• Reports to the warehouse Ops Manager