TRG 1728 (Richards Bay) Technical Buyer (Engineeri

*NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE* *Title: Technical Buyer * *Area: Richards Bay* *Industry: Engineering / Manufacturing / Production* *Ref No.:* TRG 1728 *Salary:* Market related TCTC negotiable *Start Date:* As soon as possible   * *We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this job description below.* * Specifically, applicants who meet the industry experience, exposure and educational, qualification and skill sets * We appreciate your latest updated CV reflecting these requirements to be emailed to; * therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com (Use) Ref #1728   An opportunity for an experienced *TECHNICAL BUYER (ENGINEERING / MANUFACTURING / PRODUCTION) *is required for permanent employment based in *Richards Bay. * Reporting to the Supply Chain & Spare Parts Manager, the role & function of this position is to: * Analyse requirements, negotiate and purchase engineering spare parts and the expediting thereof * Supporting engineering with pricing on projects * Maintain sufficient stock for repairs *DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (incl.):*   * Timeously prepare price estimations for quotation (RFQ’s) * Negotiate and place purchase orders for manufacture, spare parts and repairs which must include of Engineering Scope of Work (SOW) Creation and Quality Control Plan (QCP) with view on placement of order * Obtain drawings, bill of materials (BOM) and paint specifications of spares from Engineering. Must adhere/comply with Safety Instructions on drawing * Analyse the local availability of material and check for equivalent and propose to engineering department for approval * Develop local sourcing of manufactured items with the QA/QC person and Engineering * Prepare estimation sheets (BOMs) on SAP and Excel for Spare Parts, repairable and sub- assemblies * Expedite all orders placed and manage suppliers with KPIs * Update the progress report of supplier deliveries on a weekly basis * Order tools, consumables, and items for the maintenance of buildings, vehicles etc. when required * Assist engineering with pricing on projects for manufactured items and specific equipment rental * Analyse stock of items for repairable and define re-ordering quantities on a monthly basis * Working in accordance with the company directives, guidelines, policies, and procedures * Evaluate engineering and manufacturing suppliers with the QA/QC inspector on a Quarterly basis * Working on cost saving initiatives for the company * Participate and comply with Supplier and Contractor Management requirements *EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE (REQ.):*   * Matric (Grade 12) * Artisan / Technician qualification (adv) * Purchasing certificate / Diploma * SAP   * Advanced Excel   * *5 - 7 years’ experience* as a technical buyer in an *engineering/manufacturing/production environment* *SPECIFIC SKILLS & EXPERIENCE (req.):*   * Price es