Purchasing Specialist

Job Description: Supplier Selection (Sourcing)Source suppliers in accordance with the Groups policies and procedures.Identify consolidation opportunities to build economies of scale in the supply base.Supplier Monitoring (Performance)Manage, prepare and send supplier performance scorecards monthly.Engage and implement development plans with poor performing suppliers.Contract ManagementMaintain the Groups contract registers for material supply.Prepare and coordinate supply contracts with GM where contracts are not in place or invalid/outdated.Cost ManagementPrepare updates of agreed pricing on-time to minimise PPV.Analyse and assess pricing PPV and report monthly to GM.Carry-out benchmarking activities in accordance with agreed plans with GM.Analyse, negotiate and submit supplier APRs to Sales and Marketing in accordance with customer specific timeframes. Risk ManagementConduct supplier risk assessments in line with policies and proceduresInternal matrix customers:Sales and Marketing DepartmentFinance Department,Logistics,Quality Department,External customers:SuppliersAuditing BodiesJob Requirements: 10 years experience in a Commercial (Sales / Procurement) role of middle or senior management in the Automotive Manufacturing industry.Previous working Experience in SYSPRO (ERP Systems).Grade 12 (Critical),Diploma or Degree in Procurement / Supply Chain advantageous