SENIOR BUYER

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement of raw materials, consumables and services in accordance with operational requirements and approved budgets.
• Ascertain purchasing requirements from internal departments and ensure timely procurement.
• Negotiate purchasing contracts, pricing, payment terms and service level agreements with suppliers.
• Manage supplier contracts and monitor compliance with agreed terms and conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance against quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Ensure appropriate alternative/second-source suppliers are available for critical materials and services to minimise supply interruptions.
• Monitor inventory levels and incoming logistics to ensure material availability and minimise production downtime.
• Develop and implement cost reduction and cost-saving initiatives to support margin improvement.
• Identify opportunities for improved supplier pricing, payment terms and overall procurement efficiencies.
• Ensure supplier lead times are aligned with production and maintenance requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Identify and develop local suppliers in support of localisation objectives.
• Drive preferential procurement initiatives in support of the Company''s B-BBEE objectives.
• Monitor and report preferential procurement spend against agreed targets.
• Support procurement from qualifying EME, QSE, Black-Owned and Black Women-Owned suppliers.
• Ensure supplier documentation, including B-BBEE information, is maintained and up to date.
• Identify and implement procurement initiatives that contribute to the Company''s strategic and annual procurement targets.
• Prepare and maintain relevant procurement reports, analyses and records.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Company policies, procedures and applicable legislation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field.

Experience Required:

• 5 years'' experience in Purchasing, Procurement or a Commercial environment.
• Experience within the Automotive and/or Steel industry will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years'' experience within an OEM or Tier 1 supplier environment.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost reduction.
• Experience with preferential procurement and B-BBEE requirements will be advantageous.