Buyer - Procurement (Automotive Production Compone

Qualification requirements

• Have a recognized university Diploma / Degree in the following disciplines – Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management or a technical qualification (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Quality, Operations or Production Management).

Experience needed

• Have a minimum of 3 years purchasing experience in the automotive or supplier industry.
• Experience with Production Components is a must.
• Have a good understanding of financial analysis and costing ability.
• Have business management and project management skills.
• Have customer interface and conflict management skills.
• Have the ability to interpret technical data would be an added advantage.
• Electrical harness experience would be an added advantage

Possible Tasks within this Role

• The identification and development of local and import parts and 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 and develop new supply sources, nationally and internationally.
• Negotiate supplier price adjustments.
• Negotiate and maintain commercial contracts with suppliers.
• Perform capacity planning.
• Incorporate engineering changes or quality improvements into existing components.

Note: Please ensure that you attach a certified copy of your ID and Qualification to be considered for this position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.