Cape Town: Technical Buyer posted by Hire Resolve

A leading international supplier to the mining and oil and gas industries is looking for a self-sufficient Technical Buyer with strong experience in local and international procurement to join their high-pressure team in Table View. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute professional to drive supply chain efficiency by sourcing technical components, negotiating with global vendors, and managing complex logistics across East and Central Africa. The ideal candidate will be a lateral thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of functioning independently and hitting the ground running in a fast-paced environment. If you have a proven track record in technical procurement and can perform under pressure, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Identifying and qualifying new suppliers both within South Africa and internationally to meet specific commodity needs for the mining and oil and gas sectors.
• Finalizing prices, terms, and supply agreements; negotiating rebates and discounts to ensure cost-efficiency and improved margins.
• Managing the full purchasing cycle from sourcing to delivery, ensuring all materials and equipment align with production schedules.
• Managing international shipments, tracking global cargo, and coordinating with freight forwarders to prevent stock shortages and delivery delays.
• Validating import and export documentation, verifying duty amounts and freight invoices, and ensuring compliance with trade requirements like Euro 1 certificates.
• Verifying the accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, and MRP data to maintain high levels of precision in technical orders.
• Maintaining strong relationships with international clients and suppliers, providing regular status updates, and resolving any supply chain obstacles proactively.
• Liaising extensively with clients for relationship management and assisting with the bidding process for tenders when required.
• Researching and implementing improved purchasing methods to eliminate unnecessary expenditure and streamline operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in technical procurement, specifically within the mining or oil and gas industries.
• Strong understanding of international sourcing, import/export logistics, and global costing.
• Ability to autonomously source new vendors and negotiate complex supply agreements and rebates.
• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills with a high degree of professional integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) and familiarity with AI tools.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on .za or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: .za

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.