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Tactical (Technical) Purchaser with DiplomaDegree in Engineering Cape Town
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
m 45000 - 45000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 August 2026 (30 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
25 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
TECHNICAL PURCHASER ENGINEERING PROJECTS
R35000 R45000 p/m
Cape Town
Can you read an engineering drawing price the parts and find a supplier who can deliver on time
An international maritime technology and engineering group is looking for a purchaser who understands both technical requirements and commercial costs. Youll source components equipment spares raw materials and services for projects across the dredging offshore mining and defence sectors.
R35000 R45000 p/m
Cape Town
Can you read an engineering drawing price the parts and find a supplier who can deliver on time
An international maritime technology and engineering group is looking for a purchaser who understands both technical requirements and commercial costs. Youll source components equipment spares raw materials and services for projects across the dredging offshore mining and defence sectors.
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What youll be doing
Youll request and compare quotations evaluate suppliers negotiate terms and place orders for technical items. Youll use your estimating skills to check costs support tenders and proposals and identify better sourcing options.
Youll plan for long-lead items track orders and deliveries manage supply risks and keep procurement records accurate in the ERP system. Youll work closely with Engineering Projects the Workshop Logistics Finance Quality and Operations to make sure the right items arrive at the right time and meet the required specification.
To apply: Send your detailed CV a short motivation qualifications a recent head-and-shoulders photo and contactable references. Please make sure your CV shows examples of technical items you have sourced and the estimating or tender work you have done.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
Youll need:
- 5 years experience in procurement purchasing or sourcing including technical or strategic procurement.
- A Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Diploma/Degree.
- Experience with mechanical estimating proposals tenders or project costing.
- The ability to work from engineering drawings specifications and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing pricing quality and delivery.
- ERP experience and strong Excel skills.
What youll be doing
Youll request and compare quotations evaluate suppliers negotiate terms and place orders for technical items. Youll use your estimating skills to check costs support tenders and proposals and identify better sourcing options.
Youll plan for long-lead items track orders and deliveries manage supply risks and keep procurement records accurate in the ERP system. Youll work closely with Engineering Projects the Workshop Logistics Finance Quality and Operations to make sure the right items arrive at the right time and meet the required specification.
To apply: Send your detailed CV a short motivation qualifications a recent head-and-shoulders photo and contactable references. Please make sure your CV shows examples of technical items you have sourced and the estimating or tender work you have done.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
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