Project Buyer (Auto)

Recruiter:

Boikago Group

Job Ref:

PROJBUYER2026

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary:

R 900 000 negotiable

SUMMARY:
Project Buyer (Auto)

POSITION INFO:

An international automotive OEM which produces vehicles in over 10 countries is looking for suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Projects Buyer position in the Purchasing Projects & Central Functions Departement - Procurement (Kariega)

Job Role

to support new vehicle projects through effective planning, coordination, control and tracking.
The role ensures that all parts and services are sourced at optimal cost, quality, delivery and sustainability, in line with the purchasing policies and legal requirements.

Key duties

Represent Purchasing in Fachgruppen and cross-functional project teams.
Track and manage critical and non-critical parts against project milestones.
Maintain Purchasing systems (e.g. TEVON, PROMON, AVON).
Raise and manage Problem Sheets, AEKO’s and Programme Points.
Coordinate Commitment Meetings and track agreed part timings.
Compile and present project status and launch reports.
Escalate risks impacting build milestones.
Interface with Suppliers, Engineering, Logistics, Production and Quality

Minimum Qualifications & Experience requirements

Degree or Diploma in Purchasing, Logistics, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Commerce or Business Management.

Minimum 3 years’ Purchasing experience in the automotive industry.
Working Experience on automotive/ raw material associations in Africa

Business management & Project management skills
Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
Ability to interpret technical data
Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and legal requirements
Ability to analyses facts/situations and make decisions
Stakeholder and conflict management
High computer literacy (MS Office)
Have sound understanding of auto production Systems i.e. PROMON, KVS, TEVON, AVON, BEON or similar
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
German language proficiency (advantageous)

industry as well as with development and education institutions

Excellent Oral and written Communication skills
Excellent Presentation, Argumentation skills
Planning and management skills
Structured working style
Computer Literacy is essential (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Self-motivated and driven
Independent working style
Strong Teamwork skills
Full availability to perform international business trips (within Africa)
Multicultural competence
Leadership and delegation
Fluent in English
Proficiency in German would be an added advantage

If interested kindly submit your application to before 5 May 2026

Project Buyer (Auto)

Job Role

Key duties

Minimum Qualifications & Experience requirements

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