Technical Buyer (Steel | Manufacturing)

Job Responsibilities

• Procurement of consumables, raw materials, and any other items required by the company.
• Ensures adequate stock levels and timely ordering.
• Maintains stock levels in line with minimum stock levels and respective sales forecasts to avoid stock depletion.
• Sourcing and purchasing of buy-outs as per requisitions.
• Identifies alternative suppliers to improve pricing, delivery lead times, and BEE procurement targets.
• Conducts reviews of existing and potential suppliers in accordance with procurement principles (cost, quality, lead time, BEE compliance).
• Liaises with internal stakeholders to determine buying requirements.
• Liaises with other Company buyers to assess suppliers and discuss volume discounts.
• Identifies unused or obsolete stock and returns to suppliers if possible.
• Ensures purchasing principles are followed (i.e., competitive pricing, compliance, quality, availabili...