Indirect Buyer (Automotive)

SUMMARY:
Buyer (Automotive sector)

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 Commodity Buyer in the General Procurement Department (Kariega)

Brief Role Description

Perform technical work that results in commercially/legally correct orders/contracts being placed that ensure that goods and services are purchased on time, economically, to the required quality standard and in economic quantities to provide an uninterrupted supply and service to production at all times

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Applying financial, accounting and economic knowledge to evaluate pricing.

• Benchmarking; Global Competitive Sourcing; Supplier Negotiations.
• Evaluation of suppliers and negotiation of prices and terms, service delivery and quality whilst maintaining regulatory and quality standards.
• Achieve monthly and year-on-year savings.
• Preparation of RFQ, Purchase order and Contract documentation.
• Maintaining current supplier base and establishing new suppliers to achieve cost and service optimisation through benchmarking and market research.
• Adjudication of tenders based on procedural requirements to ensure competitive and fair supplier selection.

Qualification and Experience requirements

• National Diploma/ Degree in the following disciplines – Procurement, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management or Public Management.
• 3 – 5 years General Procurement (non-production buying) experience within the automotive- or related industry.

Essentials

• Negotiation & Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret commercial and general data.
• Skilled in Financial Analysis / Costing / Presentations.
• Have the ability to work under pressure, set and achieve timing plans.
• Have good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Have strong administrative and analytical skills.
• Be computer literate (SAP, MS Office) competency is essential

Added Advantage

• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have experience in buying of stock items.

Applications must be submitted to by no later than 31st October 2025