Category Specialist: Technical Procurement

Basic Functions

• Support technical procurement across engineering and project teams.
  
• Partner with engineers to understand project and sourcing requirements.
  
• Source services for small, medium, and large-scale projects.
  
• Execute RFQ/RFP/tender processes in line with procurement policies.
  
• Analyse spend, market pricing, supplier performance, and cost drivers.
  
• Support sourcing strategies to improve cost savings and reduce supply risk.
  
• Assist with supplier selection, onboarding, and contract coordination.
  
• Work with internal stakeholders including engineering, commercial, legal, and operations.
  
• Track supplier timelines, manufacturing lead times, and project delivery risks.
  
• Maintain procurement records, reports, contracts, and sourcing data.
  
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, policies, and approval processes.
  
• Support contract management, supplier performance, and savings tracking.
  

Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Engineering
  
• 5+ years’ procurement, supply chain, or technical buying experience.
  
• Experience in technical procurement or engineering-related sourcing.
  
• Experience with project procurement and multi-disciplinary project environments.
  
• Strong exposure to RFQ/RFP/tender processes and supplier negotiations.
  
• Experience with capital procurement or project-based sourcing advantageous.
  
• Good understanding of contracts, commercial terms, and supplier management.
  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend and technical data.
  
• Advanced Excel and strong procurement systems knowledge.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
  
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  
• Attention to detail, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.