National Diploma / Degree in the following disciplines : Procurement, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management or Public Management
3 - 5 years of general procurement (non-production buying) experience within the automotive or related industry
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Negotiation and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret commercial and general data
Skilled in financial analysis / costing / presentations
Able to work under pressure, set and achieve timing plans
Good oral and written communication skills in English
Strong administrative and analytical skills
Computer literacy (SAP, MS Office) is essential
ADDED ADVANTAGE
A valid driver’s license
Experience in buying stock items
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform technical work that results in commercially / legally correct orders / contracts being placed that ensure that goods and services are purchased on time, economically, to the required quality standard and in economic quantities to provide an uninterrupted supply and service to production at all times
Applying financial, accounting and economic knowledge to evaluate pricing
Benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, and supplier negotiations
Evaluation of suppliers and negotiation of prices and terms, service delivery and quality whilst maintaining regulatory and quality standards
Achieve monthly and year-on-year savings
Preparation of RFQ, purchase order and contract documentation
Maintaining the current supplier base and establishing new suppliers to achieve cost and service optimisation through benchmarking and market research
Adjudication of tenders based on procedural requirements to ensure competitive and fair supplier selection
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