Job Summary An experienced TECHNICAL BUYER (with HEAVY ENGINEERING industry exp.) is required for permanent employment based in KwaZulu Natal. • Lead the procurement lifecycle of specialized industrial components, with a focus on negotiating supplier agreements, managing commodity portfolios, and supporting high-value manufacturing lines. • Generate and manage purchase orders, supplier quotes, and documentation to maintain system accuracy. • Evaluate material and component requirements, ensuring coverage across commodities. • Negotiate lead times, pricing, and stock levels to balance cost-efficiency with operational reliability. • Prepare and send requests for quotations (RFQs); evaluate suppliers strategically. • Streamline the supplier base while maintaining competitive alternatives in place. • Engage in supplier audits in collaboration with Quality and Engineering to uphold quality standards. • Resolve invoice and credit discrepancies and compile procurement data for stakeholder reviews. • Associate degree or equivalent technical diploma; or 3-5 years of specialized procurement experience. • Demonstrable expertise in highly technical commodity purchasing, preferably in machine tools, fabrication, or industrial systems. • Familiarity with ERP systems (like SAP, Oracle) and Lean Manufacturing processes. • Interested applications are requested to submit their updated CV's (in Word.doc format) via email using Ref # 2371
