Buyer (Auto manufacturing)

Recruiter:

Boikago Group

Job Ref:

BUYER012026

Date posted:

Friday, February 6, 2026

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary:

R1m negotiable

SUMMARY:
Buyer (Auto manufacturing)

POSITION INFO:

Our client produces vehicles in 14 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 150 markets worldwide. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential. Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Buyer position in the Procurement Connectivity Department - Procurement (Kariega)

Job role

Plan, source, develop, introduce and maintain parts in order to achieve a commercially competitive advantage for the company.

Key Duties

The identification and development of 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, 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 production requirements.
Incorporate engineering changes or quality improvements into existing components.
Identify local sources of supply for potential export components to the company.
Prime project management accountability for ensuring components are approved by Engineering or Quality and introduced into production or exported

Minimum Qualification & Experience requirements

Have a recognized university Diploma / Degree in the following disciplines – Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management or a technical qualification (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Quality, Operations or Production Management).
Have a minimum of 3 years purchasing experience in the automotive or supplier industry.
Experience with Production Components is a must.

Possess negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Have the ability to communicate across all levels within the Company (oral and written).
Have good presentation skills.
Demonstrate above average computer literacy, especially MS Office package with advanced proficiency in excel.
Have a good understanding of financial analysis and costing ability.
Have business management and project management skills.
Have customer interface and conflict management skills.
Have the ability to interpret technical data would be an added advantage.
Be self-motivated and driven.

Added advantage

German language proficiency will be highly advantageous.
Electrical harness experience would be an added advantage

Applications must be submitted to by no later than 13th February 2026

Buyer (Auto manufacturing)

Job role

Key Duties

Minimum Qualification & Experience requirements

Added advantage

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