Technical Buyer

Execustaff; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Execustaff is seeking a Technical Buyer for a Heavy Engineering Manufacturer in Eastrand with mining background preferred. You will evaluate and source equipment spare parts, interpret drawings and BOMs, and liaise between Engineering and Procurement to ensure technical requirements are met.

The role requires 3–5 years in technical procurement in mining, a National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, CIPS Level 4, ERP experience, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering is required.
• CIPS Level 4 certification is required.
• 3–5 years in technical procurement within mining.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers for technical parts based on engineering specs.
• Collaborate with Engineering to understand drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Maintain category-based sourcing strategy for technical commodities.

Skills

Matric

Engineering diploma

CIPS Level 4

Mining procurement

Technical drawings & BOMs

ERP experience

OEM standards & safety

Analytical skills

Negotiation & communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Process discipline

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP system

Job description

A Heavy Engineering Manufacturer is seeking a Technical Buyer for their division in the Eastrand, mining background preferred.

BASIC FUNCTION

• Responsible for the end-to-end technical evaluation and sourcing of equipment spare parts and components
• Supporting the Procurement Department of both standard and alternative items as defined in supplier SLAs
• Critical link between the Procurement and Engineering Departments to ensure technical requirements are accurately interpreted and fulfilled during the identification, sourcing and purchasing process

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric/Grade 12
• National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Level 4
• Minimum 3-5 Years experience in technical procurement within the mining sector
• Experience sourcing and evaluating mining components, spare parts
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, specifications and BOM’s
• ERP system knowledge
• Understanding OEM standards, mining industry safety regulations, and technical compliance
• Strong analytical and technical evaluation abilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Effective cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Aftermarket and Production teams
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
• Willingness to travel for supplier meetings, sourcing missions and technical reviews
• Ethical and transparent behaviour at all times.
• Must be able to follow structured processes and respect cross functional boundaries

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source and evaluate suppliers for new and alternative parts based on technical specifications and engineering requirements
• Evaluations should be based on capability, quality certifications, cost competitiveness, lead time adherence etc
• Maintain a category-based sourcing strategy for all technical commodities in your scope of work
• Collaborate with the Engineering Departments to understand technical drawings, material specifications and product functionality to ensure accurate procurement
• Conduct technical assessments of supplier offerings to verify compliance with company standards
• Support the Procurement Team with complex technical purchases by providing detailed insights and verifications
• Initiate and complete all RTD forms for the Procurement Department
• Identifying cost‑saving opportunities through alternative sourcing and vendor innovation
• Establish and conform to Company and Supplier requirements according to ISO9001:2015 (current or latest certification standard)
• Serve as the liaison between the Engineering and Procurement Divisions to resolve discrepancies or clarify product specifications
• Assist in Supplier Audits and qualification processes from a technical standpoint
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product developments, technical trends, and markets availability of parts and components
• Prepare technical documentations and sourcing reports to support Procurement decisions
• Always adhere to the Code of Ethics with all purchases

DUTIES

• Project Based Sourcing and Execution
• Technical Evaluation Specification Compliance
• Alternative Sourcing and Obsolescence Management
• Cross Functional Alignment
• Supplier Technical Engagement
• Cost and Lead Time Optimisation
• Documentation and ReportingCompliance and Risk Management
• Supplier Development