Technical Buyer
Cape Town - South Africa
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Job Summary
TECHNICAL BUYER
Reference: MID682
Cape Town
Our client in the steel manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Technical Buyer to join their Procurement and Supply Chain team.
Grade 12 (Matric)
National Diploma in Procurement Supply Chain Logistics Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field
Minimum 5 years experience in technical purchasing or procurement
Experience in manufacturing engineering mining steel or heavy industrial environments
Experience sourcing engineering spares technical equipment and maintenance materials
ERP systems experience (SAP Syspro Sage Oracle or similar)
Key responsibilities:
Sourcing and procurement of engineering spares and technical equipment
Supplier negotiation and relationship management
Interpretation of technical specifications and drawings
Inventory and materials planning support
Cost-saving initiatives and procurement analysis
Expediting critical orders to support plant operations