Technical Buyer & Engineering Stores Lead

Agri Technovation (Pty) Ltd; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Agri Technovation (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for technical, engineering, project and site-services requirements. This role focuses on supplier performance, cost efficiency and stock control across the engineering store and site works.

You will process requests, prepare POs, compare quotations, and negotiate terms with suppliers. Afrikaans and English proficiency are required, with a background in procurement advantageous.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate is required.
• A relevant qualification in Procurement, Logistics or SCM is advantageous.
• Minimum of one year of relevant work experience in purchasing.
• Experience with technical purchasing or stock management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Purchase products, materials, equipment and services for operations.
• Process purchase requests and prepare purchase orders.
• Obtain and compare quotations, prices, specifications and lead times.
• Negotiate competitive prices and favourable terms with suppliers.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and hold meetings.
• Ensure supplier accounts and procurement records stay up to date.
• Manage outstanding orders, deliveries and payment requests.
• Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment when stock is low.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Supplier management

Excel

Organisational skills

Time-management

Pressure management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Electrical/mechanical materials

Education

National Senior Certificate

Procurement/Logistics/SCM qualification advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Agri Technovation (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for technical, engineering, project and site-services requirements. This role focuses on supplier performance, cost efficiency and stock control across the engineering store and site works.

You will process requests, prepare POs, compare quotations, and negotiate terms with suppliers. Afrikaans and English proficiency are required, with a background in procurement advantageous.