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Permanent - Buyer - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Job Number: 80973


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80973
Permanent
Buyer
ERP
Electronic Manufacturing
Ekurhuleni (East Rand)
Gauteng

Reporting to the Material Planning Section Manager

Purpose of the Position:

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procuring imported and/or local components, materials, and equipment required for the manufacture Of commercia' refrigeration units. This role ensures continuity Of supply, cost competitiveness, quality compliance, and on-time delivery of critical components. The position works closely with production planning, engineering, logistics. quality, and finance teams to support efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilties:

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

Source, evaluate, and negotiate with international suppliers.

Manage purchase orders in line with production plans. BOM requirements, and inventory targets

Coordinate import logistics, including Incoterms, shipment scheduling, freight forwarders, and customs documentation

Ensure compliance with import regulations, customs tariffs, and trade agreements

Support engineering and quality teams with supplier technical documentation, specifications, and certifications

Monitor supplier performance on cost, delivery, quality, and technical compliance

Track shipments and proactively resolve supply delays, shortages, or logistics issues that may impact production

Collaborate with planning and production to mitigate risks related to long lead-time imported components

Maintain accurate purchasing, pricing and supplier data in the ERP system

Assist With supplier development initiatives and alternative sourcing to reduce risk and cost

Support cost-reduction projects, localization initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts Reporting


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Qualifications: 

Diploma Degree in Supply Chain Management, procurement, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field

Work experience and skills:

3—5 years' experience in import purchasing or procurement within manufacturing (refrigeration, electrical, or industrial equipment preferred)

Solid understanding 01 international trade, import logistics, Incoterms, and Customs clearance

Experience buying technical or engineered components from global suppliers Working knowledge Of ERP/MRP systems (Forward, Syspro, or similar)

Behavioral attributes:

Strong negotiation and commercial skills 

Analytical mindset With strong cost control focus

High attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Abllity to manage long lead times and supply risk

Effective communication with international suppliers and internal Stakeholders

Strong problem-solving and planning capabilities

Proficient in MS Excel and procurement systems

Attention to detail.

Ability to function under pressure & meet deadlines.

Management of multiple organizational functional responsibilities.

Ability to communicate effectively across all levels in the organization.

Team player

Supply Chain Management, procurement, Engineering, Logistics
Diploma
Available

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