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Permanent - Technical Buyer - Johannesburg - South Africa

Job Number: 78021


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78021
Permanent
Technical Buyer
MS Excel,MS Outlook,SAP,Syspro,Sage X3
Manufacturing
Johannesburg
Gauteng

Reporting to the Operations Director

The Technical Buyer will play a vital role in enabling seamless coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders. sourcing, negotiating, and procuring technical products, equipment, and services required for the company’s operations and projects.

This role requires strong technical knowledge, supplier management skills, and the ability to balance cost, quality, and timely delivery while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.

This role involves end-to-end support for the sales cycle — from processing sales orders to logistics coordination and customer engagement.

You must be an organized, detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a passion for delivering top-tier customer service. The ideal candidate is capable of multitasking under pressure, is highly responsive, and can work both independently and as part of a team.

Job Description:

Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and subcontractors for technical goods and services. 

Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to determine procurement requirements. 

Manage purchase orders from creation to delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfilment

Monitor supplier performance, conduct vendor evaluations, and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing with suppliers. 

Optimize procurement costs through value analysis, cost-saving initiatives, and bulk purchasing strategies.

Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and documentation. 

Process customer sales orders accurately and timeously. 

Track and communicate the status of customer’s orders with internal team departments and clients.

Align with finance on payment terms and credit limits 

Track backorders and delivery schedules 

Prepare an Invoicing projection and forecast reports.

Will be required to do reports for management and other administrative duties.

Give accurate and constant feedback to management. 

Build good relationships with customers, ensuring customers receive the best quality and professional service

Other:

Drive continuous improvement and lean processes within the business unit. 

Comply with all Health and Safety standards. 

Willingness to take on evolving responsibilities in line with business growth.


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Qualifications/Experience:

Preferably a National Diploma Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

2 to 5 years’ experience in technical buying, technical support and order processing. 

Preferably formerly from a Multinational/Global company supplying industrial equipment.

Skill Requirements:

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (data manipulation and reporting).

Microsoft, especially Excel, Outlook, Sage X3, SAP, SYSPRO

Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Excellent numerical and analytical abilities. 

High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 

Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team. 

Professional, emotionally mature, and customer focused. 

Adaptable, innovative, and open to change. 

Skilled in multitasking and problem-solving. 

Strong report writing capabilities

National Diploma Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
Diploma
Available

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