Technical Buyer

Pro Tem Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg seeks a candidate with 2-5 years of experience in technical buying and order processing. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, optimizing procurement costs, and processing customer orders. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and excel in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience in technical buying, technical support and order processing.
• Age 25 - 30 years.
• Preferably formerly from a Multinational / Global company supplying industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and subcontractors for technical goods and services.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to determine procurement requirements.
• Manage purchase orders from creation to delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfilment.
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct vendor evaluations, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing with suppliers.
• Optimize procurement costs through value analysis, cost-saving initiatives, and bulk purchasing strategies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and documentation.
• Process customer sales orders accurately and timeously.
• Track and communicate the status of customer's orders with internal team departments and clients.
• Align with on payment terms and credit limits.
• Track backorders and delivery schedules.
• Prepare an Invoicing projection and forecast reports.
• Will be required to do reports for management and other administrative duties.
• Give accurate and constant feedback to management.
• Build good relationships with customers, ensuring customers receive the best quality and professional service.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent numerical and analytical abilities

High attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team

Professional, emotionally mature, and customer focused

Adaptable, innovative, and open to change

Skilled in multitasking and problem-solving

Strong report writing capabilities

Education

National Diploma Certificate in Industrial or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Sage X3

SAP

SYSPRO

Job description

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years’ experience in technical buying, technical support and order processing.
• Age 25 - 30 years
• Preferably formerly from a Multinational / Global company supplying industrial equipment.
• Preferably a National Diploma Certificate in , Industrial , or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and subcontractors for technical goods and services.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to determine procurement requirements.
• Manage purchase orders from creation to delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfilment.
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct vendor evaluations, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing with suppliers
• Optimize procurement costs through value analysis, cost‑saving initiatives, and bulk purchasing strategies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and documentation
• Process customer sales orders accurately and timeously
• Track and communicate the status of customer's orders with internal team departments and clients.
• Align with on payment terms and credit limits
• Track backorders and delivery schedules
• Prepare an Invoicing projection and forecast reports
• Will be required to do reports for management and other administrative duties.
• Give accurate and constant feedback to management
• Build good relationships with customers, ensuring customers receive the best quality and professional service.

Skills Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (data manipulation and reporting).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Professional, emotionally mature, and customer focused
• Adaptable, innovative, and open to change
• Skilled in multitasking and problem‑solving
• Strong report writing capabilities.

Programmes

• Microsoft, especially Excel
• Outlook
• Sage X3
• SAP
• SYSPRO