Buyer – Fixed term contract

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Sourcing and Procurement: Manage the end-to-end procurement process for plant equipment, machinery, and

associated materials, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and budget compliance.

• Supplier Management: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and evaluate supplier performance to ensure reliability, quality, and competitive pricing.
• Technical Evaluation: Collaborate with internal teams to assess technical specifications and requirements, ensuring the correct selection of plant equipment based on performance, quality, and compliance standards.
• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, technologies, and equipment innovations to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of purchases, scope of works, contracts, quotations and supplier communications. Provide regular reports on procurement activities and cost savings to senior management.
• Continuously engage in efforts to improve on-time deliveries, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide superior service to the operations. 

About you:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Degree or Diploma with Supply Chain Management and or Commercial procurement subjects will be advantageous
• At least five (5) years’ experience as a Technical Buyer or in a similar procurement role within the plant equipment or related industry.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of plant equipment, machinery, and technical specifications. Familiarity

with industry standards and regulations.

• Negotiation Skills: Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to analyse technical documents, specifications, and market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Project Management: Experience in managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously and working to deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage complex purchasing processes and contracts.

• Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software (e.g., SAP, Coupa) or equivalent systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently without a supervisor.
• Medically Fit