SENIOR BUYER - CAPITAL PROJECTS FTC
Rand Refinery (Pty) Limited
2026/10/02   JHB East Rand

Job Ref #: 20006451
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Positions Available: 1
The purpose of this role is to manage end-to-end procurement activities for capital projects, ensuring the cost-effective sourcing and purchasing of goods, services, and equipment while maintaining compliance with company policies, governance standards, and relevant legislation to support the successful delivery of Rand Refinerys capital projects plan.
Job Description

Vacancy: Senior Buyer - Capital Projects

Division: Supply Chain Management

Job Grade: C - Lower

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Closing Date: 11 October 2026 

Salary: Salary and benefits will be negotiated in line with relevant experience and qualifications.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this role is to manage end-to-end procurement activities for capital projects, ensuring the cost-effective sourcing and purchasing of goods, services, and equipment while maintaining compliance with company policies, governance standards, and relevant legislation to support the successful delivery of Rand Refinery's capital projects plan.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Process capital expenditure purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with procurement policies and procedures.
  • Validate pricing, quotations, commercial terms, and contract conditions before issuing purchase orders.
  • Ensure procurement transactions are completed accurately and within agreed service levels.
  • Resolve purchasing, supplier, invoice, and creditor queries timeously
  • Ensure procurement transactions are completed accurately and within agreed service levels.
  • Support commercial evaluation processes and sourcing activities.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and cost avoidance through supplier negotiations.
  • Resolve purchasing, supplier, invoice, and creditor queries timeously.
  • Coordinate and facilitate Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes for capital projects.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for CAPEX sourcing requests.
  • Ensure purchase orders are issued in accordance with approved contract terms and conditions.
  • Monitor outstanding purchase orders and expedite deliveries.
  • Provide regular updates to Project Managers and end users regarding order status and delivery timelines.
Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Completed Matric qualification.
  • Completed NQF Level 5 qualification in Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
  • 3 to 5 years' experience in a CAPEX purchasing environment.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a technical purchasing environment.
  • Sound understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes.
  • Knowledge of CAPEX purchasing processes and cost drivers.
  • Technical purchasing knowledge related to capital projects.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

  • Intermediate proficiency—Microsoft suite (Excel, Email, Word) and SAP.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Planning and organising skills.
  • Ability to identify and solve problems.
  • Strong procurement and supplier management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Commercial and contract management skills.
  • Negotiation and cost-saving capabilities.
  • Vendor management and relationship-building skills.
  • RFQ coordination and sourcing skills.

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Sound understanding of CAPEX purchasing processes.
  • Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
  • Understanding of cost drivers and cost optimisation principles.
  • Technical purchasing knowledge related to capital projects.
  • Knowledge of procurement governance, policies, and compliance requirements.