Technical Buyer (Transport & Fleet Maintenance)

Bright City Talent; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright City Talent in Germiston is seeking an experienced Technical Buyer to manage spare parts and components for yellow equipment and earthmoving machinery. You will source OEM, genuine, and aftermarket parts, ensuring uptime and cost effectiveness.

Requirements include at least 5 years in technical procurement, strong SAP experience, and proven vendor management; multi-brand exposure is advantageous. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Germiston.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical procurement focusing on mobile equipment and spare parts.
• Strong working knowledge of yellow equipment, earthmoving machinery, heavy mobile plant, trucks, and forklifts.
• Ability to evaluate and procure parts/components technically rather than relying blindly on catalogue descriptions.
• Proven hands-on experience in SAP or equivalent ERP environment.
• Core competencies: Technical negotiation, cross-functional stakeholder communication, vendor performance management, breakdown-response agility.

Responsibilities

• Spare Parts & Component Sourcing for OEM, genuine, and aftermarket parts.
• Maintenance & Service contracting and field-service coordination.
• Fleet support and equipment sourcing as needed.
• Inventory & ERP control, ensuring SAP reflects physical stock.
• Vendor & commercial management across local and international vendors.
• Compliance & technical traceability with spec sheets, photos, and VIN/make/model details.

Skills

Technical procurement

SAP/ERP

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory control

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Spare Parts & Component Sourcing: Procure OEM, genuine, and aftermarket spare parts, replacement/wear items, GET/bucket teeth, engine/powertrain/electrical components, and undercarriage parts driven by active fleet breakdowns.
• Maintenance & Service Contracting: Source mechanical/hydraulic repairs, component/machine rebuilds, engine overhauls, final-drive/transmission repairs, and field-service coordination.
• Fleet Support & Equipment Sourcing: Support selective sourcing of trucks, forklifts, yellow equipment, and mobile plant as operational needs dictate.
• Inventory & ERP Control: Maintain appropriate stockholding levels and collaborate with plant buyers/storemen to ensure SAP accurately reflects physical inventory.
• Vendor & Commercial Management: Manage local and international vendors, negotiating contracts, pricing, and delivery terms to balance cost, lead times, and uptime.
• Compliance & Technical Traceability: Ensure adherence to procurement policies, support routine audits, and attach spec sheets, photographs, and VIN/make/model details to material numbers.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in technical procurement focusing on mobile equipment and spare parts.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of yellow equipment, earthmoving machinery, heavy mobile plant, trucks, and forklifts.
• Ability to evaluate and procure parts/components technically rather than relying blindly on catalogue descriptions.
• Proven hands-on experience in SAP or equivalent ERP environment.
• Core Competencies: Technical negotiation, cross-functional stakeholder communication, vendor performance management, and breakdown-response agility.

This role will suit an experienced technical buyer with hands-on procurement experience for spare parts/components used in yellow equipment, earthmoving/ heavy mobile machinery, and with broad multi-brand exposure.

This is a full time office based role in Germiston.