Project Buyer

A well-established organisation is seeking a motivated and results-driven Projects Buyer to join its Project Planning team based in Kariega. This role is suited to a procurement professional with strong project planning, budgeting, and stakeholder management experience who can successfully coordinate projects, manage procurement activities, and ensure key project objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile and manage material cost and investment budgets for new and existing projects.

• Monitor, maintain and report on project investment budgets.

• Coordinate investment approval processes through local and group forums.

• Support annual planning activities and budgeting processes.

• Track and report on local content targets and project progress.

• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure parts availability, costing, capacity and investment requirements are met.

• Represent Procurement in product team meetings and contribute to project decision-making.

• Ensure standardised procurement workflows are followed and project milestones are achieved.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Logistics, Project Management, Economics, Finance or Business Management.

• 3–5 years' procurement experience within the automotive or related manufacturing industry.

• Knowledge of procurement processes, project planning principles and relevant industry policies.

• Strong financial analysis and costing skills.

• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management abilities.

• Self-motivated with strong organisational, multitasking and interpersonal skills.

• Above-average computer literacy.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.