Purchasing Team Leader

 

Recruiter:

Headhunters

Job Ref:

2757171551

Date posted:

Friday, May 6, 2022

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client in the Automotive industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Procurement Team Leader.

Responsibilities:

  • Candidate would need to lead a team of buyers.
  • Creating Purchase Requisitions or Purchase Order’s on SAP (when necessary).
  • Expediting for both local and foreign orders.
  • Providing support with project logistics budgets/ costing and obtaining approvals.
  • Preparing costs comparisons on various projects for orders required to ensure best bid is obtained/ selected.
  • Working closely with Finance department on open invoices.
  • Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
  • Liaise with Stores department to ensure all products arrive in · good working condition.
  • Crafting negotiation strategies and closing deals with optimal terms.
  • Presenting quarterly saving report using the BI Tool, to be to the Managing Director.
  • Sourcing both new parts and suppliers when required.
  • Loading New Suppliers, checking Credit Applications and conducting SARS Vat Verifications.
  • Conducting Supplier analysis on a 6 monthly bases – to ensure continuous improvement (Supplier Audits, supplier rating, classifications etc.)
  • Handing all supplier queries/disputes – quality issues, pricing, poor workmanship
  • Drafting and issuing of official letters relating to disputes, supplier audits etc.
  • Contract Management – Setting up Negotiation contracts, supply of good agreements, fixed price structures.
  • Developing purchasing strategies and implementing new purchasing processes.
  • Ensures all policies and procedures are adhered to internally.
  • Assisting with company BEE Status and yearly accreditation.
  • Good knowledge of the SAP system.
  • Execute any other duties as reasonably requested by Management.

 

Experience:

  • Degree / Diploma in Purchasing or Supply chain.
  • 3 – 5 Years’ experience in in Procurement.
  • Good understanding of supply chain procedures.
  • Identify alternative suppliers to fill present and future needs.
  • MS Office – Outlook, Excel, Word and purchasing software.
  • SAP or similar ERP systems experience advantageous.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Resourceful organisational skills.
  • Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Drivers Licence.

 

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.

 

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