Buyer – Automotive / Manufacturing

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Date posted:

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Location:

PortElizabeth, South Africa

Salary:

commensurate with experience and qualification

SUMMARY:
Buyer – Automotive / Manufacturing

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Position: Buyer – Automotive / Manufacturing

Ref: 4166

Location: PE/Kariega

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualification

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Qualifications / Requirements:

Matric

Recognized university Degree / Diploma in the following disciplines – Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management
Minimum of 3 years Commodity Purchasing experience in the automotive or supplier industry
Possess negotiation and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of MIDP, APDP principles
Ability to communicate across all levels within the Company (oral and written)
Good presentation skills
Demonstrate above average computer literacy, especially MS Office package
Good understanding of financial analysis and costing ability
Business management and project management skills
Customer interface and conflict management skills
Ability to interpret technical data
Self-motivated and driven.

Key Performance Areas:

Identification and development of local and import parts and tooling in order to meet project requirements
Establish benchmark pricing and perform value analysis to ensure competitiveness
Conduct quotations and sourcing activities via various purchasing systems and prepare and present recommendations for managerial decision-making purposes
Seek and develop new supply sources, nationally and internationally
Negotiate supplier price adjustments
Negotiate and maintain commercial contracts with suppliers
Perform capacity planning to ensure supplier tooling and facilities can adequately support production requirements
Incorporate engineering changes or quality improvements into existing components
Identify local sources of supply for potential export components to the company
Prime project management accountability for ensuring components are approved by Engineering or Quality and introduced into production or exported

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