Commodity Leader

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Commodity Leader to join their dynamic team in Kariega/Uitenhage.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description:

• Structure the building of the panel: participate in the definition and the implementation of the purchasing panel policy for assigned commodities, manage supplier selection according to Group criteria
• Manage relationship/negotiation with his/her suppliers supported by the Division
• Ensure that the strategic panel is implemented in the Development phase (Supplier Nomination Committees)
• Manage and drive productivity action plans
• Fix the rules of productivity sharing between the suppliers and the company
• Manage and drive supplier quality and delivery performance
• Manage insolvencies of suppliers and steer corrective action plan
• Develop and implement tools to improve global productivity
• Ensure the reporting of his or her activities following defined policies

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, ideally with Professional Purchasing Qualification
• Minimum 3-year experience in Purchasing in an industrial environment
• Experience of successfully managing and negotiating contracts
• Automotive experience would be an advantage
• Strong Knowledge of supply portfolio and market research and analysis
• Understanding of sourcing strategies and application (make or buy analysis)
• Deep understanding of business practices, market dynamics and trends
• Knowledge of contractual and legal aspects
• International mindset
• Results oriented
• Capacity to influence
• Knowledge of assigned commodity (products, technologies, cost models), financial skills