Temporary Buyer: Purchasing Department

REQUIREMENTS

A recognized University Diploma/ Degree in the following disciplines: Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management, Public Management or a technical qualification (Polymer, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Quality, Operations or Production Management)
A minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in the automotive or supplier industry

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Negotiation and problem-solving skills
The ability to communicate across all levels within the company (oral and written)
Good presentation skills
Above-average computer literacy, especially SAP and MS Office packages
Good understanding of financial analysis and costing ability
Business management and project management skills
Customer interface and conflict management skills
Self-motivated and driven

ADDED ADVANTAGE

German language proficiency
Experience with production components
The ability to interpret technical data

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, source, develop, introduce and maintain parts to achieve a commercially competitive advantage for the group
Identify and develop local and import parts and tooling in order to meet project requirements
Establish benchmark pricing and perform value analysis to ensure competitiveness
Conduct quotes and sourcing activities via various purchasing systems and prepare and present recommendations for managerial decision-making purposes
Seek and develop new supply sources, nationally and internationally
Negotiate supplier price adjustments
Negotiate and maintain commercial contracts with suppliers
Perform capacity planning to ensure supplier tooling and facilities can adequately support the company's production requirements
Incorporate engineering changes or quality improvements into existing components
Identify local sources of supply for potential export components to the group
Prime project management accountability for ensuring components is approved by Engineering or Quality and introduced into production or exported

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