Technical Buyer Supply Chain

To procure engineering, manufacturing, refurbishment, maintenance, and operational materials, components, equipment, and services in accordance with technical specifications, quality requirements, delivery schedules, and approved procurement procedure

The incumbent is responsible for sourcing technically compliant products and services, obtaining competitive pricing, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely availability of materials required to support manufacturing, refurbishment, maintenance, and customer projects

The role contributes directly to operational continuity, inventory availability, supplier performance, cost control, and customer delivery commitments

Source engineering, manufacturing, refurbishment, maintenance, and operational materials and services

Obtain quotations from approved suppliers

Evaluate supplier proposals against technical, quality, commercial, and delivery requirements

Ensure purchased items comply with specifications and operational requirements

Identify alternative sources of supply where necessary

Support strategic sourcing initiative Create and issue purchase orders in accordance with approved procedures

Verify pricing, specifications, quantities, and delivery requirements before issuing purchase orders

Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect operational requirements

Monitor purchase order status and progress

Expedite urgent procurement requirements where necessary

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers

Monitor supplier performance regarding quality, delivery, service, and responsiveness

Resolve supplier-related issues and discrepancies

Participate in supplier performance reviews where required

Assist with supplier development initiatives

Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, bills of materials, and material requirements

Verify technical suitability of products prior to procurement

Consult with Engineering and Production regarding technical requirements

Ensure suppliers understand technical specifications and quality requirements

Assist in resolving technical procurement challenges

Monitor inventory levels and replenishment requirements

Procure stock items in accordance with inventory planning requirements

Support critical stock management initiatives

Assist with identifying long lead-time procurement risks

Coordinate procurement activities to support operational continuity

Ensure suppliers comply with quality requirements

Support supplier quality investigations where required

Assist with supplier corrective actions

Monitor supplier quality performance

Coordinate with Quality regarding supplier non-conformances Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier information

Ensure procurement documentation is complete and auditable

Maintain approved supplier information

Manage procurement filing and document control requirements

Support procurement audits and compliance reviews

Follow up on outstanding purchase orders

Monitor supplier delivery commitments

Expedite critical materials and services

Communicate delivery risks to stakeholders

Resolve supply delays affecting operations

Improved on-time deliveries

Reduced supply disruptions

Enhanced operational support

Identify cost-saving opportunities

Support supplier negotiations

Evaluate alternative products and suppliers

Assist with procurement process improvements

Contribute to procurement efficiency initiative

Internal and external relationships: Procurement Manager Engineering Project Managers Production Quality Stores & Warehouse Logistics Finance

External Stakeholders: Suppliers Service Providers Subcontractors Logistics Providers