Our client, in the automotive industry, is currently looking to employ an experienced and skilled Buyer; must have a minimum of 3 years purchasing experience in the automotive or supplier industry.
This position will be based in Uitenhage.
An awesome career opportunity awaits.
Job Description and Responsibilities
• The identification & development of local and import parts & tooling in order to meet project requirements
• Establish benchmark pricing and perform value analysis to ensure competitiveness
• Conduct quotes and sourcing activities via various purchasing systems & prepare and present recommendations for managerial decision making purposes
• Seek & develop new supply sources, nationally and internationally
• Negotiate supplier price adjustments
• Negotiate and maintain commercial contracts with suppliers
• Perform capacity planning to ensure supplier tooling & facilities can adequately support VW production requirements
• Incorporate engineering changes or quality improvements into existing components
• Identify local sources of supply for potential export components to the VW Group
• Prime project management accountability for ensuring components are approved by Engineering or Quality and introduced into production or exported
Education and Experience
ESSENTIAL:
• A Degree / Diploma in the following disciplines – Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management
• A minimum of 3 years Purchasing experience in the automotive industry or related supplier base
PREFERRED:
• Experience in tool manufacture/design or press parts would be an added advantage
Skills, Attributes & Other requirements
ESSENTIAL:
• A good understanding of APDP and NIPP principles
• Negotiation & problem-solving skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Above average computer literacy, especially MS Office package
• Financial analysis & costing ability
• Business management & project management skills
• Customer interface and conflict management skills
• Self-motivated and driven
PREFERRED:
• German language proficiency
