Technical Buyer

Tower Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Technical Buyer to manage vendor relationships and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience, a Grade 12 qualification, and a Diploma in Purchasing. Responsibilities include vendor audits, stock management, and coordination of material for productions and repairs. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5 years post trade test experience in procurement or buying.
• Engineering or accredited trade test required.
• Qualifications in Procurement, SCM, or Financial management as an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop vendors to provide quality products and services.
• Conduct vendor audits to ensure product quality.
• Coordinate with teams for material availability during shutdowns.
• Handle requirements for imported spares and customs clearance.
• Raise purchase orders and expedite as per requirements.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Supplier audits

Stock management

Education

Grade 12

National Diploma in Purchasing

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leader in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Technical Buyer to join their team based in Cato Ridge.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade12
• Engineering + accredited trade test or National Diploma in purchasing.
• Qualifications as an added advantage: Procurement, SCM, Financial and management.
• General work experience (years): 5 years post trade test

Main Job Functions

• Work closely with the Engineering and Maintenance teams to identify and develop correct vendors to supply the company quality products and services to the required
• Perform vendor audits with engineering department to ensure quality products and
• Work closely with the Engineering and Maintenance teams together with the Warehouse Manager to identify standard stock components and set MIN / MAX levels and together with the Senior Procurement Officer go out on yearly tender for these products and either establish consignment stocks or work with suppliers to hold required stocks.
• Work closely with the engineering and maintenance teams on shutdown, ensuring required material, tools and etc. for shutdown all available.
• Coordinate and handle all requirements for imported spares (including customs clearance) and communicate with international service providers.
• Carry out tasks as delegated by the Senior Procurement Officer in a timeously and accurate manner.
• Work closely with stores to check and maintain set minimum stock levels of spares and replenish timeously.
• Obtain 3 Quotes for all non-standard Engineering and Maintenance items and services where possible.
• Raise purchase Orders and expedite orders in line with requirements to meet production, planning or maintenance deadlines
• Inform the Senior Procurement Officer of any price movement requests on standard
• Work closely with Finance regarding any payments that may be required especially taking deposits and upfront payments in to consideration for both local and imported
• To ensure that Finance is informed monthly of any Goods in Transit (GIT)To ensure that all landed costs are correct on SAP before imported spares are GRN’d
• Completing vendor application documentation
• Conduct supplier audits together with relevant teams