Workshop Buyer

Location: Boksburg

Department: Procurement / Workshop

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: R20,000 plus Medical aid & Pension

Overview

A leading mining machinery and engineering organisation is seeking a detail?driven and technically minded Workshop Buyer to support procurement activities across HR, Stores, Workshops, Technical Services, Production, and branch operations. The ideal candidate must have strong procurement experience within the mining and engineering sectors, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage inventory, supplier sourcing, and purchase order accuracy in a fast?paced environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 • CIPS Level 3: Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations • Data and/or analytics?related certification • Minimum 2 years’ procurement experience in the Mining and Engineering industries • Advanced Excel skills • ERP system knowledge (MS Navision advantageous) • Strong supply chain knowledge and experience • Inventory replenishment experience and understanding of inventory data management • Strong analytical thinking and problem?solving skills • Report writing skills • Technical knowledge of mining industry products • Strong administrative and organisational skills

Key Responsibilities

Generating Purchase Orders

• Ensure all purchase requests are submitted before generating purchase orders • Source products using the Approved Supplier List, internet research, or technical knowledge • Obtain a minimum of three quotes to evaluate quality and pricing • Verify requester information (department codes, cost codes, item details) • Ensure all items on purchase orders are accurate and supported by quotes where required • Plan, monitor, and schedule material movement throughout the production cycle • Ensure estimated delivery times align with supplier lead times • Support urgent requirements from production, branches, and stakeholders • Develop contingency plans for unavailable items or supplier delays • Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and reduce delays • Liaise between suppliers and internal departments • Address turnaround times for items not meeting specifications • Investigate and resolve price discrepancies before amending purchase orders • Conduct weekly supplier follow?ups using the Outstanding Purchasing Back?Order Report • Notify procurement clerk of all price changes for ERP updates • Maintain strong supplier relationships

Expediting Purchase Orders

• Expedite all orders generated to ensure timely delivery • Confirm deliveries meet requested dates • Ensure warehouse does not accept early deliveries unless pre?arranged • Communicate delivery delays promptly to relevant departments • Monitor ju
  
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