Procurement Manager

SUMMARY:
Extensive Automotive Manufacturing experience with at least 5 to 8 years in the Procurement field and a relevant degree or diploma is essential for this top position. The duties will include the procurement of all production materials, components, merchandise, capital goods and services, including contract design.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Must have 5-8 years Professional and Management Experience with a Focus on the Automotive Procurement Industry
• Knowledge of  Procurement in the Manufacturing Automotive Industry and Supply Chain Management
• Technical (specialist) degree Purchasing / Procurement Management, or Equivalent / Bachelor / Master with good technical understanding
• Managing People and Systems.
• Able to Plan and Action

• Knowledge of relevant Automotive Industry Customer Specifics e.g. Processes, Procedures, Policies, Guidelines and Legislation
• Understanding of the Stainless/ Mild Steel business
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes and Controls
• Proven Record of Achieving Corporate Objectives
• Possess Strong planning, Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills and a Numerate Approach to Management.

• Must be Results Driven
• Attention to detail
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Integrity on Information
• Safety consciousness
• Professionalism
• Must be able to perform in a highly pressurised environment

• Strong communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mind-set
• Ability to Build Effective Relationships and Deliver on Expectations
• Coaching, Training and Mentoring
• Self-Regulated
• High Level of Emotional Intelligence

• Data Presentation Skills
• Negotiating in English (verbally and in writing)
• Motivating Hands on Service Provider Mentality, Inspiring and Confident
• Experience in Negotiation Techniques, Procurement Strategies, Methods and Problem Solving
• International Framework Contract Security, Pragmatism
• Ability to work Interdisciplinary
• Project Management Skills
• Relationship Building and Team leadership skills
• Performance Reporting Knowledge (Balanced Scorecard/ Dashboards)
• Leadership qualities
• Business orientated
• Facilitation/ Training skills
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Systems Implementation

1. Drive Cost Saving Initiatives – Budgeting
2. Reduce Risk and Ensure Supply Security
3. Manage Supplier Relationships
4. Manage Supplier Performance – Quality, Cost and Delivery
5. Leverage Technology and Supplier Agreements
6. Drive Accountability and Development of Internal Team Members

• OEM Customers & Aftermarket Customers.
• Suppliers/ Service Providers
• Internal Team
• Users of the Management System

• Purchasing responsibility for all production materials, components, merchandise, capital goods and services, including contract design
• Development and Establishment of Modern Purchasing Processes and Strategies
• Expansion of Global Sourcing and Supplier Development incl. Consolidation
• Structure Purchasing Department and System
• Participation in Value Analysis and make-or-buy decisions
• Initiation of Cost Saving Projects
• Interface with Management for Sales, Production and Development
• Leadership and Further Development of Project and Strategic buyers
• Data Preparation, KPIs, Annual Planning, Reporting Directly to the Plant Manager.
• Apply Strategic Leverage in the Supplier Base with Strong Service Level Agreements for Quality and Supply of Product
• Continuous Improvement Related to Sub Supplier Performance Quality, On Time Delivery, Costing and
• Ensure Adherence to System Requirements and Customer Specifics. AITF, MSA and MMOG
• Ensure Adherence to Company Policies and Procedures, HS&E and Environmental Requirements.

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