Commodity Buyer

Recruiter:

Luelle Consulting

Job Ref:

JHB001887/LM

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

R600 000

SUMMARY:
Commodity Buyer – Johannesburg
R600 CTC
FULL HYBRID!!!
My client in the manufacturing space is looking to hire a seasoned Commodity Buyer to join their organization. The successful incumbent will take on the responsibility of developing a world class supply base capable of delivering the quality, cost and timing objectives of vehicle operations and manufacturing operations.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Duties:

Negotiating and securing supplier commitment to program targets
Supporting annual Benchmark/Prorated Gap Allocation effort
Developing and maintain full-service Suppliers capable of meeting quality, cost, timing, and technology expectations
Driving the process to eliminate waste in the value chain using Lean Deployment, Total Cost Management, Quality Operating Systems, etc.
Negotiating production piece prices, engineering design changes, and tooling costs
Issuing purchase orders, lump sum payments, and tool orders for production requirements on a timely basis
Processing cost requests/capacity studies
Monitoring supplier's on-going MCR design initiatives performance
Addressing currency problems and driving actions to resolve negative impact of currency quarterly
Conducting annual supplier negotiations to meet annual cost reduction targets (TVM)
Negotiating and implementing agreed cost models where appropriate
In collaboration with Cost Estimating, develop and reconcile Optimal Cost Estimates
Co-leading gap week preparation with PD

Education & Experience:

National Diploma or Degree in Purchasing/Engineering/B. Com./Commercial
5 years working experience in relevant disciplines and previous automotive
Purchasing experience advantageous

APPLY NOW.

Please note the above is the minimum criteria to be considered for the position – If you do not meet the criteria, you will not be shortlisted.

NB - If you have not heard back from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will however be kept on our database for any future positions that may match your skills and competencies

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