Buyer - Uitenhage

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Automotive Manufacturing industry is seeking to employ a Buyer to join their team based in Kariega (Uitenhage).

Exciting Opportunity:

POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management, or a technical qualification (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Quality, Operations, or Production Management).
• Minimum of 3 years' purchasing experience within the automotive manufacturing or supplier industry.
• Strong experience with production components.
• Electrical harness experience and technical data knowledge will be advantageous.
• Sound negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Good understanding of financial analysis, costing, and business/project management principles.
• Strong customer interaction and relationship management skills.
• German language proficiency will be advantageous.
• Self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities:

• Source production components and manage RFQs, supplier quotations, and negotiations.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and benchmark supplier pricing.
• Present sourcing recommendations and decisions to relevant committees.
• Manage supplier readiness, production capacity, and tooling requirements.
• Ensure engineering changes are implemented within agreed timelines.
• Support production, quality, and logistics teams in resolving supplier-related issues.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply.
• Contribute to localisation initiatives and continuous procurement improvements.
• Ensure procurement activities support business objectives, quality standards, and production requirements.