{"id":28141,"date":"2026-01-09T12:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T12:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/technical-buyer-durban-west\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T00:25:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:25:22","slug":"technical-buyer-durban-west","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=28141","title":{"rendered":"Technical Buyer (Durban West)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>\tCarry out tasks as delegated by the SCM Management Team in a timeous and accurate manner.<br \/>\n\tUnderstand the basic workings of different categories of spares \/ technical consumables and their potential use in a production environment.<br \/>\n\tHave a close working relationship with the maintenance and electrical department to provide accurate spares \/ consumables in the right time, at the right price and of the right quality.<br \/>\n\tObtain 3 Quotes for all non-standard items where possible.<br \/>\n\tRaise purchase Orders and expedite orders in line with requirements to meet production, planning or stores deadlines.<br \/>\n\tInform the SCM Management team timeously of any possible line stoppers \/ Stock outs.<br \/>\n\tWork closely with Finance regarding any payments that may be required, especially taking deposits and upfront payments into consideration for both local and imported goods.<br \/>\n\tCompleting vendor application documentation.<br \/>\n\tCost Savings Initiatives and projects.<br \/>\n\tNegotiating set pricing on standard items.<br \/>\n\tAssessing bids from suppliers and updating Vendors List<br \/>\n\tCarrying out tasks as delegated by the SCM Management Team in line with purchasing functions<br \/>\n\tOpening accounts with new suppliers and ensuring the correct documentation is completed and loaded onto the ERP system<br \/>\n\tEnsure that the Purchasing process is always followed as per the process flow of our ERP system<br \/>\n\tMaking sure goods arrive on time and suppliers are paid<br \/>\n\tPresenting new ideas to SCM management team.<br \/>\n\tWriting and presenting reports timeously as required by the SCM Management Team.<br \/>\n\tRecording and monitoring stock levels and consumable usage<br \/>\n\tChecking catalogues and researching new products and suppliers<br \/>\n\tTo Comply with Company Policy and Procedures<br \/>\n\tBlack Economic Empowerment accreditation management of suppliers.<br \/>\n\tCreate added value through effective supplier relationship management<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tMinimum academic qualification: National Diploma in purchasing or supply chain.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tQualifications as an added advantage: BCOM in Supply Chain or related field. Prior technical qualifications is advantageous.<br \/>\n\tGeneral work experience (years): 6 Years<br \/>\n\tSpecific to the position (level\/discipline\/years): 3 Years with previous technical buying experience or working in a technical position before transitioning to procurement.<br \/>\n\tIndustry : Detailed knowledge of the statutory regulations applying to procurement procedures and a basic understanding of technical products used in the maintenance and electrical space within a production environment.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>safal.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/safal.mcidirecthire.com","_company_name":"Safal Steel","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"We are Africa\u2019s thought leader in world-class sustainable building solutions. Our goal is to positively and meaningfully impact the economy, together with the makers, developers and creators who wish to make their mark on African soil. 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