Buyer

SUMMARY:
Our client in the automotive industry, based in Kariega, is seeking a self-motivated and driven Buyer to join their Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and managing components, driving localisation, cost competitiveness, and production continuity

POSITION INFO:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source components and manage RFQs, quotations, and negotiations
• Drive cost reduction and benchmark pricing.
• Present sourcing decisions to committees.
• Manage supplier readiness, capacity, and tooling.
• Implement engineering changes on time.
• Support production, quality, and logistics issues.

• Degree/Diploma in Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management or a technical qualification (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Quality, Operations or Production Management).       

• Have a minimum of 3 years purchasing experience in the automotive or supplier industry.

• Strong experience in Production Components, Electrical harness experience and technical data knowledge would be added advantage
• Solid negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict management skills
• Effective communication and presentation abilities across all levels
• Advanced computer literacy, especially MS Excel
• Good understanding of financial analysis, costing, and business/project management
• Strong customer interaction skills