Temp Buyer (6 month contract) - Automotive

SUMMARY:
Our client in the automotive industry based in Kariega is seeking a Temp Buyer for a 6 month contract

POSITION INFO:
Duties Sourcing local and imported production components and tooling. Conducting RFQs, analysing quotations and establishing benchmark pricing. Negotiating pricing, contracts and supplier cost adjustments. Developing and managing local and international suppliers. Managing tooling, supplier capacity and component readiness to SOP. Supporting engineering changes and quality improvements. Presenting sourcing recommendations to management committees. Ensuring components are approved and introduced into production or export. Develop and implement buyer business plan in support of commodity objectives. Minimum Qualifications: National Diploma or Degree in Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management, or a technical qualification (Polymer, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Quality, Operations or Production Management). Minimum 3 years purchasing experience in the automotive or supplier industry. Experience with production components (advantageous).