SUMMARY:
Our client in the Automotive Parts Manufacturing industry is looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join their team.
POSITION INFO:
• To provide results driven leadership to the purchasing, planning, and shipping.
• To proactively obtain industry trend data and provide timely feedback to Management Team
• To provide input and data to support MSSL ongoing budgeting and strategic planning process.
• To identify and develop strategic suppliers / partnerships to support MSSL business goals.
• Skillful in planning and analyzing the requirements of the production department.
• Ability to design specifications for the raw materials ordered.
• Skilled at researching the market, looking for potential suppliers and designing quotations for the purchase order.
• Well-versed with the traditional as well as advanced methods used in inventory control.
• Ensure all raw material and BOPs are delivered timeously. Zero Air Freights
• Send suppliers call offs.
• Maintain minimum and maximum stock levels for all direct items. Both in Plant and Supplier
• Following up on shortages, doing physical count on items in stores and production if required, and advising affected departments on status.
• Checking for any shipment delays that could be a risk to production.
• Tracking of All Import Material and BOP- Preforming random verification of Stores daily counts on RM and BOP counts
• Preparing 6 Month forecast and sending to suppliers, checking, and advising management of any future risks.
• Requesting Quarterly pricing from supplier, as per Forex Letter from TSAM.
• Preparing the quarterly pricing sheet and sending to marketing.
• Assisting with invoice queries, Supplier Audits / Meetings
• Monitoring and Updating SLA’s
• Ad hoc Admin duties
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATION & TRAINING)
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Matric /Grade12
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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Knowledge of Raw Materials and BOP
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES (ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
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Good Verbal and Written communication
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Computer Literate
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Good people skills, a team player and customer orientated.
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Prioritization / Time Management Skills
