Technical Buyer (Mechanical Engineering)

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Bulk Materials Handling industry is seeking a Technical Buyer with 4- 5 years of experience in procurement of technical products with a National Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or an associated technical degree/Diploma.

POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Technical Buyer (Mechanical Engineering)         
Geographical area: Roodepoort, Gauteng             
 
The successful incumbent will be responsible for:

• Obtaining quotes during tendering and execution of the project.
  Negotiating better prices with suppliers.
  Sourcing of new suppliers and presenting to management.
• Generating and timeously updating of the mini procurement schedule.
• Timeously following up on outstanding suppliers’ orders.
• Making sure items are delivered on time in line with project requirements.
• Making sure items are ordered within budget.
• Making sure right items are ordered in line with specifications.
• Updating of project engineers and managers of potential delays as well as proposing mitigation plans.
• Assisting with rating of suppliers.
• Attending project meetings to provide feedback on procurement.
• Generating of monthly report on supplier challenges as well as making suggestions for improvement.
• Ordering for sister companies (Bulkmatic, Rotatech, ICTech and Techmatic Engineering) when required.
• Assisting with verifying supplies for dispatch.
• Assist with crafting when required.
• Assist with collection of items from suppliers.

• Matric
• Relevant Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 4-5 years’ experience in buying in engineering industry