Technical Buyer

People Dimension; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled procurement professional with 5-10 years of experience in a technical buying role. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Syspro ERP and a strong understanding of manufacturing workflows. Responsibilities include managing orders, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining accurate stock levels. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in a technical buying role in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Hands-on experience with Syspro ERP is essential.
• Strong knowledge of material grades and manufacturing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Buy and expedite orders and jobs, ensuring timely material supply.
• Liaise with suppliers and develop pricing strategies.
• Manage Syspro stock adjustments and perpetual stock counts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical drawing interpretation

Proficiency in Syspro ERP

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Syspro ERP

CRM (Salesforce preferred)

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Procurement & Expediting

• Buy and expedite orders and jobs (internal and external).
• Generate and process import & local orders.
• Ensure timely material supply and delivery.
• Liaise with key suppliers, develop pricing strategies, and negotiate favorable terms.
• Research and obtain competitive prices for raw materials and bought in items.
• Support sales with product research and sourcing for customer requirements.
• Assist in pricing of RFQ's/tenders.

Production & Workshop Support

• Open and close works order jobs, including repairs.
• Validate accuracy of labor and material allocated to work orders.
• Liaise with the Workshop to ensure correct materials are procured on time.
• Assist with production load planning and expediting.
• Calculate raw material requirements from drawings and specifications.
• Participate in quality checks of incoming materials.
• Understand production workflows, bottlenecks, and material demands to align procurement accordingly.

Syspro & Systems Management

• Manage re-order proposals and Syspro stock adjustments.
• Ensure perpetual stock counts are accurate.
• Check and authorize purchase orders before formal release.
• Create and manage new stock codes in Syspro.
• Manage drawing database and maintain accurate bills of material.
• Coordinate deliveries and collections.

Stores & Stock Control

• Oversee and control stores operations (goods in, goods out, and stock movement).
• Assist in developing procedures for buying, stock control, and material handling.

Team Support & Development

• Support other departments with procurement-related needs

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-10 years’ experience in a technical buying role (manufacturing/engineering environment)
• Hands-on experience with Syspro ERP
• Ability to read drawings, interpret specifications, and calculate raw material requirements.
• Strong understanding of raw material grades and manufacturing workflows.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiation and stock management.
• Exposure to import orders and tender pricing advantageous.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Sound understanding of raw material grades, specifications, and standards.
• Knowledge of manufacturing production workflows and material demands.
• Solid technical knowledge of engineering and manufacturing materials.
• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, and expediting.
• Strong sense of responsibility, punctuality, and adherence to deadlines.
• Proficiency in Syspro ERP (essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with CRM (Salesforce preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license.