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Tactical (Technical) Purchaser
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 August 2026 (7 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
26 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
An international maritime technology and engineering group operating across the dredging offshore mining and defence sectors is looking for an experienced Tactical (Technical) Purchaser to join its Procurement team in Cape Town.
The successful candidate will manage the sourcing and procurement of technical components equipment project items spare parts services and raw materials while managing suppliers negotiations costs and delivery timelines.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
Minimum Requirements
- 5 years experience in procurement purchasing sourcing or supply chain.
- Experience in engineering manufacturing mining marine industrial or project-based environments.
- Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Procurement Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Strong supplier management and commercial negotiation experience.
- Solid understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.
- ERP experience IFS preferred; SAP advantageous.
- Advanced Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications engineering drawings and commercial documentation.
Advantageous
- Mechanical estimating experience.
- Proposal/tender preparation experience.
- Mechanical trade qualification.
- Fabrication project or capital equipment procurement experience.
- Mining marine manufacturing or heavy engineering experience.
- CIPS or recognised procurement qualification.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage RFQs supplier evaluations bid comparisons and supplier selection.
- Source technical components equipment raw materials services and spares.
- Identify alternative suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
- Review technical specifications BOMs and engineering drawings.
- Develop procurement plans and manage long-lead items and supply risks.
- Monitor purchase orders supplier performance and delivery schedules.
- Build and manage local and international supplier relationships.
- Negotiate pricing payment terms delivery and contractual conditions.
- Conduct market research benchmarking and cost analysis.
- Manage procurement transactions and reporting through ERP systems.
- Work closely with Engineering Projects Workshop Logistics Finance Quality and Operations.
Whats on Offer
- R35k R45k CTC
- 13th cheque upon permanent appointment
- International exposure and global supplier interaction.
- Technically challenging projects and career development.
- Opportunity to work within a globally recognised maritime technology group.
- Collaborative culture focused on Safety Innovation Teamwork and Sustainability.
To Apply
Please send your detailed CV motivational letter qualifications recent head & shoulder photo and contactable references.If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
About Company
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