Technical Buyer at Gold One Group Limited

Job specification

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF 4 qualifications
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Electrical)
• Strong analytical, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
• Minimum Experience of 3-5 years in engineering Purchasing field within a mining environment
• Project Management experience of at least 3 years
• Service excellence, sound decision-maker, strong collaborator
• Analytical Skills: The ability to analyse data, understand quality metrics, and interpret technical
• documents, blueprints, and specifications are vital for identifying issues and making informed decisions
• Attention to Detail: Precision is key in quality control. Inspectors must meticulously examine products and processes to identify any deviations from specifications
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Outstanding initiative, drive, and resilience in activities to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to share appropriate messages with various
• levels of leadership as well as external parties
• Proactively communicate and collaborate within Project organization, functions (i.e. legal, controllers, etc), and Procurement category families to maximize commercial outcomes
• Analyse data on market intelligence from other internal groups and use results to optimize project execution strategies
• Buying—Commercial: equipment & material procurement, negotiation and influence, bid development and evaluation, supplier relationship management, procurement strategy development
• Musty have own transport
• Must be a legal South African Citizen
• Clear Criminal Record

 Responsibilities

• Source and purchase a wide range of technical equipment and supplies
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and delivery terms
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Conduct market research to stay up to date on industry trends and developments
• Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities, including contracts and purchase orders
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and resolution of any issues that may arise
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and make recommendations for improvements
• Assist with the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures
• Will be expected to travel between sites and conduct Supplier visits
• Will be expected to conduct Supplier audits and quality inspections
• Conduct all work according to required standards and specifications.
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”