Platinum Group Metal Consultant

SUMMARY:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Platinum Group Metal (PGM) Consultant within the Purchasing Metallic Department – Purchasing (Kariega).

This exciting opportunity is available with our client, a prominent player in the automotive industry, who is seeking a dynamic professional to contribute to their strategic sourcing and procurement processes related to platinum group metals.

POSITION INFO:
The PGM (Platinum Group Metal) Consultant is a key strategic and operational role responsible for managing Platinum Group Metals (PGM) procurement and inventory processes across the Group and its partners.

The position plays a pivotal role in managing PGM (Platinum Group Metals) procurement and inventory, supporting various teams with forecasts and problem-solving, and ensuring the uninterrupted supply of key components.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify discrepancies in PGM Pool Inventory volumes at all Coaters and Canners and ensure timely corrections by performing monthly SAP variance reports and confirming accurate price levels.
• Conduct year-end physical inventory audits at each Canner location to verify stock accuracy.
• Analyze inventory requirements by confirming supplier quantities to maintain continuity in the PGM supply chain.
• Prepare and present the Financial Liquidity Report for approval to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Prepare and issue PGM Purchase Order Authorisations to PGM traders via SAP to ensure the timely availability of PGMs.
• Review and approve PGM purchase invoices received from suppliers, verifying alignment with pre-approved pricing parameters.
• Issue PGM sales invoices generated in SAP to PGM exporters to secure timely financial recovery within stipulated cost-model timelines.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials in SAP for each component, ensuring accurate specification levels to prevent over- or under-recovery.
• Prepare and submit the Annual PGM Inventory Forecast to the Strategic Finance Planning Team to support optimal inventory planning.
• Prepare and submit the Beneficiation License Register (Diamond Report) to the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator to ensure legislative compliance.
• Ensure alignment of selling price parameters between the Group and South African Coaters and Canners to maintain correct pricing structures.
• Manage supplier capacity by conducting site visits and liaising with local suppliers to support ongoing production of Group-nominated parts.
• Prevent potential line stoppages by providing support to Coaters and Canners and facilitating immediate or remedial actions to secure continuous production.
• Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts by engaging relevant stakeholders to mitigate operational risks.
• Develop and maintain work instructions for all PGM-related tasks and reporting processes.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Risk Assessment for all PGM-related tasks in collaboration with relevant departments to prevent operational and compliance risks.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Degree/National Diploma in the following disciplines – Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance or Business Management.

• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in the automotive or related industry.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Knowledge of Purchasing policies, procedures and legal requirements in respect of the PGM in the South African context.
• Advanced strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced analytical- and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning and prioritization capability.
• Excellent organizational skills and advanced negotiating competence.
• Advanced negotiating competence.
• Fact-based decision-making skills.
• Advanced Commercial, Technical and Legal knowledge and understanding.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent computer literacy, MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP).
• Excellent Financial analysis and Costing ability skills.
• Excellent Supplier Interface skills.
• Ability to interpret technical data.
• Excellent knowledge of SAP functions, especially Bill of Material functions and Inventory movement functions.
• Extremely Self-motivated and driven