Buyer

Buyer position available in Kariega / Uitenhage.

Buyer position in the General Procurement Department (Kariega).

Brief Role Description :

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

Possible Tasks within this Role :

• Applying financial, accounting and economic knowledge to evaluate pricing.
• Benchmarking; Global Competitive Sourcing; 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 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.

Qualification requirements :

3 – 5 years General Procurement (non‑production buying) experience within the automotive‑or related industry.

Negotiation & Problem‑solving skills.

Have a valid driver’s license.

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