Technical Buyer

 

Recruiter:

Watershed Consulting

Job Ref:

PB2

Date posted:

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Location:

east london, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Salary:

R450000 CTC P/A


SUMMARY:
Purpose of the position: Ensure that suitable suppliers are selected for products and services to the company. Securing and analysis of RFQ’s, quotations and negotiating of prices and terms

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Technical Buyer

Area: East London, Eastern Cape

Package: R450000 CTC P/A

Purpose of the position: Ensure that suitable suppliers are selected for products and services to the company. Securing and analysis of RFQ’s, quotations and negotiating of prices and terms

 

Key Performance areas

  • Purchasing of commodities, services and address technical queries
  • Control, develop and monitor suppliers
  • Ensure continuity of supply for area of responsibility
  • Ensure commercial and legal compliance
  • Take into account price, quality and delivery
  • Address technical queries during procurement and quotation process
  • Ensure quality assurance of material, parts or products are adhered to during the procurement processes
  • Evaluation and selection of suppliers

 

Knowledge required:

  • Sound Knowledge and understanding of technical concepts and quality systems
  • Sound Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes 
  • Sound Knowledge and understanding of budget control
  • Sound Knowledge and understanding of customer requirements and supplier evolution
  • Sound Knowledge of technical specifications

 

Skills required

  • Good computer literacy
  • Communication and interpersonal relations
  • Negotiating and problem solving
  • Decision making
  • Ability to interact with supplier management
  • Interviewing skills

 

Minimum qualifications and experience required

  • Grade 12
  • Diploma in purchasing
  • Navision
  • Min 5 years purchasing experience
  • Technical knowledge of the automotive manufacturing industry
  • Minimum 2 years costing/estimating experience

 

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