Buyer (PE)

JOB SUMMARY:
The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Buyer for our client in Port Elizabeth.

 

This is a permanent opportunity, permanently based onsite with our client in Kariega in Gqeberha, previously known as Uitenhage in Port Elizabeth.

 

We are looking for the following:

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  JOB DESCRIPTION:
  

  The Role:

  We are looking for an experienced Buyer for our client in Port Elizabeth.

   

  This is a permanent opportunity, permanently based onsite with our client in Kariega in Gqeberha, previously known as Uitenhage in Port Elizabeth.

   

  We are looking for the following:

  • We require a minimum of 3 years of Commodity Purchasing experience in the automotive or supplier industry
  • We are looking for your experience with Exterior / Powertrain Commodities

   

   

  Minimum educational level:           

  • Degree or Diploma in the following disciplines: Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management

   

   

  Duties and Responsibilities:

  • 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 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 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 are approved by Engineering or Quality and introduced into production or exported

   

  Skills and Experience:

  Skills, Attributes Other requirements:

  • Possess negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Have a good understanding of MIDP, APDP and NIPP principles
  • 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
  • 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
  • Be self-motivated and driven

   

   

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