Technical Buyer – Procurement & Sage X3

CFW Fans (Pty) Ltd, an SABS ISO 9001 certified company, holds a prominent market position in Southern Africa, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of fans for the industrial, mining, power generation, and HVAC sectors.

Since its founding as Continental Fan Works in 1966, CFW has built extensive expertise and knowledge, establishing itself as a trusted supplier of industrial fans to leading corporations both within South Africa and internationally.

The company employs a diverse workforce with a strong skill set in engineering. We are currently seeking a

Technical Buyer – Procurement & Sage X3 to join our team.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Technical Buyer is responsible for the effective procurement of technical components, raw materials, manufactured parts, services and consumables required to support the company's manufacturing and project requirements.

The role combines technical procurement knowledge, supplier management and ERP capability, with particular emphasis on accurate purchasing, cost control, material availability and maintaining reliable procurement information.

The successful candidate must be able to understand engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs and technical requirements, communicate effectively with suppliers and internal departments, and ensure that materials are purchased at the right quality, specification, price and delivery date.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Technical Procurement
• Review purchase requisitions, BOMs, drawings and technical specifications prior to procurement.
• Source and purchase mechanical, electrical, fabrication and general manufacturing components.
• Identify suitable suppliers based on technical capability, quality, price, capacity and lead time.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations and negotiate commercial terms.
• Compare technical and commercial quotations and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Ensure purchased materials conform to approved specifications and drawings.
• Liaise with Engineering/Drawing Office where technical clarification is required.
• Source alternatives for obsolete, unavailable or long‑lead components, subject to technical approval.
• Develop and maintain approved supplier and alternative‑source options.
• Support procurement of locally manufactured and imported components.
• Sage X3 – Procurement & ERP
• Create and maintain purchase orders within Sage X3.
• Process purchase requisitions and convert approved requirements into purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate supplier, item, pricing and purchasing information in Sage X3.
• Ensure correct item codes, descriptions, units of measure, prices and delivery dates are captured.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and update expected delivery dates.
• Follow up overdue purchase orders and maintain accurate ERP delivery information.
• Assist with supplier and item master‑data accuracy.
• Monitor purchasing transactions and resolve discrepancies between requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipts and supplier invoices.
• Generate procurement reports and use Sage X3 information to support purchasing decisions.
• Assist with ERP process improvements and standardisation within the procurement function.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with key suppliers.
• Conduct regular supplier follow‑ups on pricing, lead times, quality and delivery.
• Escalate potential supply interruptions before they affect production.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed delivery and quality requirements.
• Assist with supplier evaluations and performance reviews.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, dual sourcing and cost reduction.
• Support supplier negotiations and annual/periodic price reviews.
• Ensure supplier price increases are properly communicated, reviewed and approved before implementation.
• Production & Material…