Job Description
About the Role
Unique Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Technical Buyer to manage and optimize the procurement of castings, forgings, and fabricated components with a strong technical focus on pattern management and patternless casting strategies. The ideal candidate will bridge technical expertise and commercial accountability, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality, and timely supply of critical components.
Key Responsibilities
- Source, negotiate, and procure castings, forgings, and fabricated items in alignment with production and engineering requirements.
- Evaluate and manage supplier performance with regard to cost, quality, delivery, technical compliance, and responsiveness.
- Analyse market trends and cost drivers in the casting and fabrication space to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain a reliable supplier base for critical components, including risk mitigation strategies to reduce single-source dependency.
- Execute purchase orders and contracts in accordance with company policy and engineering specifications.
- Oversee and manage the companys pattern inventory and associated documentation, including pattern ownership registers and condition reports.
- Review and approve technical drawings and specifications in collaboration with engineering and quality teams.
- Audit foundries for technical capability, pattern storage conditions, and compliance with company casting requirements.
- Support root cause investigations into casting-related quality issues and assist in implementing corrective actions with foundries.
- Act as the central liaison between engineering, operations, and foundries on all pattern and tooling matters.
Requirements
- Strong technical knowledge of the foundry industry
- 90% foundry knowledge with a 10% buying knowledge
- Significant experience of working in an international matrix organization
- Proven track record in supply chain environments
Qualifications
- Technical or commercial qualification
- Significant experience in the procurement of engineered equipment, castings and forgings.
Salary & Benefits
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About Engineering Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, the engineering job market is generally driven by the growth and development of various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure development. This has led to a high demand for skilled engineers with expertise in fields such as mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical engineering. Typically, these roles involve designing, developing, testing, and implementing solutions to real-world problems.
The salary range for engineering positions in Gauteng is typically broad, with junior engineers earning around R300 000 to R500 000 per annum, while senior engineers can earn upwards of R800 000 to over R1 200 000. However, it’s essential to note that salaries can vary greatly depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. For instance, engineers working in the technology industry may receive higher salaries than those in manufacturing or infrastructure development.
Common skills for engineering roles include proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, programming languages like Python or C++, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Engineers must also be able to communicate effectively with colleagues from other disciplines and manage projects from conception to completion. Other essential skills include familiarity with industry-specific standards and regulations, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Industry sectors that commonly employ engineers include financial services, technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure development. In these sectors, engineers play critical roles in designing and implementing solutions for complex problems, such as process optimization, product development, and system integration.
For career progression, engineers can typically expect to move into senior or leadership roles with experience and additional qualifications. Many engineers also choose to pursue advanced degrees, such as master’s or doctoral studies, to specialize in a particular area of engineering or transition into related fields like research and development or consulting.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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