Assistant Purchasing Manager

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ an Assistant Purchasing Manager to join their dynamic team in Durban.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: 

• Procure all manufactured components and tooling, within specified cost, quality and timing parameters
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain timeous technical information and ensure its relevant utilisation in the procurement of all local components and/or tooling.
• Procure all local components / tooling / materials in line with the customer specifications and selected technology at budgeted costs and within the agreed timing.
• Assess  current components / tooling / materials in view of cost / quality / lead time improvements and savings.
• Assist in the quotation of new business.
• Manage and control of procurement programs from the R.F.Q stage to and including volume                   production.
• Manage, development of supplier base with regards to mutual development of products, process capability and quality assurance.
• Ensure all components are ISIR approved, to the latest level drawings.
• Effective localization of imported components / material, when mandated by engineering and / or economic factors.
• Ensure all PCN’s are timeously negotiated and processed.
• Ensure pricing stability in line with Company Policy.
• Ensure components / tooling / material are sourced from quality approved suppliers.
• Ensure all Customer and Smiths’ tooling is effectively managed and controlled.   
• Manage run out and run in functions, liaise with customers and internal departments.
• Manage potential obsolescence and slow moving stocks.
• Negotiating Contracts, prices, timelines,etc
• Maintaining the supplier data base, purchase records and related documentation
• Coordinating with stores to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Other functions as determined by Manager.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline
• 3-5 years related experience in a similar role at a manufacturing industry or automotive manufacturing/components sector
• Experience with direct buying in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working on ERP software e.g. JD Edwards
• Supervisory and management experience -must have proven experience of managing buyers and expeditors.

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