Technical Procurement Specialist - Staff Solutions
Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth 1 hour ago Permanent Salary - Market Related
Technical Procurement Specialist
Staff Solutions
Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth
Date Created : 1 hour ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related
- Work closely with the operations teams to understand details of procurement requirements and request quotes from vendors.
- Coordinate with planning teams to gather service PO work scope, generate service POs and communicate information related to the scope and delivery terms with vendors.
- Follow up with vendors and suppliers regarding goods and service procurement and update production teams about delivery dates changes when vendor PO due dates are rescheduled.
- Analyse technical and commercial information from SMEs required to create vendor service POs.
- Coordinate with the quality control department and independent verification authorities to manage inspection and witness activities at the vendor’s site.
- Determine vendors based on established criteria, negotiate the organisation’s purchasing agreements/contracts, and ensure their materials and products meet the company’s specifications.
- Routinely study vendor capabilities and new vendor establishments locally and regionally.
- Visit vendor locations to evaluate opportunities to diversify the regional vendor base.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities by comparing multiple sources based on time-studies.
- Coordinate with all shop departments to maintain knowledge of plant operations and equipment design in order to plan effectively.
- Research and obtain technical guidance from engineering and manufacturing experts to resolve technical questions during the procurement process.
- Associate degree or diploma (3-year degree) in a related field with 5-8 years of demonstrated procurement experience.
- Engineering degree (4-year degree) with 3-5 years of demonstrated procurement experience (Preferable).
EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated contract negotiations and procurement processes experience in a manufacturing setting. (Essential)
- Technical procurement experience in a technological organization. (Essential)
- SKILLS:
- Clear and concise communicator, both verbally and in writing
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Action-oriented with a proactive mindset
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities
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