Technical Sourcing Specialist

Time Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel is seeking a detail‑driven Procurement Officer in Gauteng to manage supplier relationships for signage materials and components. You will research reliable suppliers, negotiate terms, track inventory, and collaborate with design and production teams to meet technical requirements.

Travel may be required, and you will assist Project Managers with procurement strategies to optimize cost-efficiency while upholding quality standards.

Qualifications

• Matric with two years procurement experience.
• Experience buying within manufacturing or print/signage industries.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with procurement software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Technically minded with industry passion.
• Highly organized and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify reliable signage material suppliers.
• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing with vendors.
• Collaborate with design/production teams on technical requirements.
• Track inventory levels and maintain procurement records.
• Develop procurement strategies to optimize cost and quality.
• Build supplier relationships and negotiate best pricing.
• Process requisitions and update management on order status.
• Update inventory and ensure stock levels.
• Arrange transport and track deliveries to ensure timely arrival.
• Coordinate with inventory team and management as required.
• Assess stock quality and address discrepancies with suppliers.
• Travel as needed.
• Assist Project Managers with technical advice.
• Communicate stock delays to factory management.
• Source new suppliers.
• Attend ADHOC projects as required by management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication & customer service

Technical mindset

Result driven

Education

Matric or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric plus two years’ experience
• Experience with buying within a manufacturing concern or print / signage company
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with procurement software
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Technically minded and passionate about his industry
• Highly organized, able to work under pressure and results driven

DUTIES

• Researching and identifying reliable suppliers for signage materials and components
• Negotiating favourable terms and pricing agreements with vendors
• Collaborating with the design and production teams to understand technical requirements
• Tracking inventory levels and maintaining accurate procurement records
• Assisting in the development of procurement strategies to optimize cost-efficiency without compromising quality
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate with inventory team, management, and stockroom as required.
• Assess quality of stock received and elevate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
• Ability to travel.
• Assist Project Managers with technical advice.
• Communicate time delays on stock with factory manager.
• Source new suppliers.
• Attend to ADHOC projects as and when requested by Management or as required by operational procedures.
• Adhering to high ethical and professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure workspace is kept neat.

Salary: Dependent on experience