Local Buyer required for a reputable automotive manufacturing company based in East London, Eastern Cape

Requirements : 

• Grade 12 with a recognized Bachelors Degree
• Demonstrated experience in purchasing processes ; sourcing, negotiation techniques, contract management and operational procurement
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Automotive Components Sector
• Advanced Computer literacy
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Direct and Indirect Purchasing experience
• Demonstrated experience in localizing various imported products
• Advanced analytical skills

Responsibilities: 

• Provide market intelligence for global/regional category strategy development
• Focus on local execution of category strategies; execute local supplier management and provide field support for global/regional categories
• Develop sourcing strategies for materials and services not covered by category strategies based on demand, supply market and supplier analysis
• Manage contracts and supply issues; prepare, conclude and maintain contract documents
• Conduct defined P2P activities for local demands according to standard processes; drive operational efficiency of the local purchasing function (steering and controlling)
• Plan, generate, track and document relevant savings and other KPIs in order to ensure compliant realistation of relevant targets and contribute to the success of the business
• Fulfill primary role as contact for business partners/stakeholders at assigned sites; understand and agree on site-specific measures and projects; foster early involvement in local initiatives
• Initiate working capital initiatives.

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Kerry O’Hagan at Kerry@profilepersonnel.co.za

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.