Technical Buyer

Safal Steel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel company based in Durban is seeking a Procurement Professional with a National Diploma in purchasing or supply chain. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of work experience, including 3 years in technical buying or procurement. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. This role requires strong organizational skills and knowledge of procurement procedures in a technical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years general work experience.
• 3 years technical buying experience or relevant procurement experience.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks as delegated by the SCM Management Team.
• Raise purchase Orders and expedite orders as needed.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and ensure timely payments.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Technical product knowledge

Education

National Diploma in purchasing or supply chain

BCOM in Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Job Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Application Deadline: February 09, 2026

Description

• Carry out tasks as delegated by the SCM Management Team in a timely and accurate manner.
• Understand the basic workings of different categories of spares / technical consumables and their potential use in a production environment.
• Have a close working relationship with the maintenance and electrical department to provide accurate spares / consumables in the right time, at the right price and of the right quality.
• Obtain 3 Quotes for all non-standard items where possible.
• Raise purchase Orders Liebin expedite orders in line with requirements to meet production, planning or stores deadlines.
• Inform the SCM Management aunque promptly of any possible line stoppers / Stock outs.
• Work closely with Finance regarding any payments that may be required, especially taking deposits and upfront payments into consideration for both local and imported goods.
• Complete vendor application documentation.
• Cost Savings Initiatives and projects.
• Negotiate set pricing on standard items.
• Assess bids from suppliers and update the Vendors List.
• Carrying out tasks as delegated by the SCM Management Team in line with purchasing functions.
• Open accounts with new suppliers and ensure the correct documentation is completed and loaded onto the ERP system.
• Ensure that the purchasing process is always followed as per the process flow of our ERP system.
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• Make sure goods arrive on time and suppliers are paid.
Present new ideas to the SCM management team.
• Write and present reports promptly as required by the SCM Management Team.
• Record and monitor stock levels and consumable usage.
• Check catalogues and research new products and suppliers.
• Comply with company policy and procedures.
• Manage Black Economic Empowerment accreditation of suppliers.
• Create added value through effective supplier relationship management.

Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification: National Diploma in purchasing or supply chain.
• Qualifications as an added advantage: BCOM in Supply Chain or related field. Prior technical qualifications are advantageous.
• General work experience (years): 6 Years
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 3 Years with previous technical buying experience or working in a technical position before transitioning to procurement.
• Industry: Detailed knowledge of statutory regulations applying to procurement procedures and a basic understanding of technical products used in the maintenance and electrical space within a production environment.