Senior Technical Buyer – CAPE TOWN

Leader in the field of precision mechanical manufacturing seeks a Senior Technical Buyer at their premises near Cape Town

For the position you would be required to have:

• Matric (Grade 12)


• A National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics or equivalent will be advantageous.


• 5 years’ Procurement Management experience in a Technical/Mechanical environment.


• 5 Years Material Handling experience.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Project).


• Knowledge of company ERP system and other company systems.


• Technical knowledge of machinery, equipment and materials.

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to these only)

• Source parts and materials both locally and internationally to achieve optimum cost effectiveness through investigation and alternative suppliers.


• Develop and implements short- and long-term procurement strategies designed to reduce costs and improve product availability, quality, and service.


• Determine and ensure availability of strategic suppliers for specific specialised areas.


• Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, service, availability, reliability.


• Coordinate supplier clarification sessions and technical reviews with cross functional teams and suppliers.


• Measure effectiveness of operations and proposes methods of continuous improvement.


• Manage vendors data base in terms of type of supply acquired, supplier names, address and supplier scores, company segmentation and BBBEE compliances.


• Initiate strong partnerships with external vendors by negotiation purchase order contracts and subcontracts.


• Anticipate company needs and requirements by keeping abreast of market and product trends and developments.


• Negotiate with vendors for the lowest cost and incentives and analyse market price for competitiveness.


• Resolves delivery and billing problems.


• Expedite the delivery of materials by suppliers for company to receive delivery timeously.


• Responsible for ensuring that appropriate authorisations and documentation is obtained for all procurement activities. Approves all purchase orders.


• Design and ensure implementation of departmental administrative systems to ensure maximum effectiveness.


• Participates in the development of specifications and appraisals of product and services.


• Resolve end user grievances and claims against suppliers.


• Preparation of budgets (expenses, Capex, savings) with all departments concerned


• Administer and develop the on-line purchasing and stock management system as well as maximising the utilisation of the ERP package.


• Review automatic re-order levels to ensure no stock-outs and to optimise company resources.


• Keep inventory levels to realistic minimum, in sync with market demand and shutdown periods.


• Controls and monitors price variances in conjunction with the Management Accountant and Financial Executive.

Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.