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Buyer (Non-Production Buying)

Reference 3008525152
Sector Automotive / Manufacturing / Procurement
Location Uitenhage
Job Type full_time
Experience 5 to 11 years
Qualifications No education
Package Negotiable
Description

Our Client, a market leader in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry; is seeking to employ an experienced Buyer, to their dynamic team based in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.

3–5 years’ general procurement experience (non-production buying) within the automotive or related industry secures!

Requirements:

  • National Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management, or Public Management.
  • 3–5 years’ general procurement experience (non-production buying) within the automotive or related industry.
  • Computer literacy, including SAP and MS Office.
  • A valid driver's license. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Perform technical work to ensure commercially and legally correct orders/contracts are placed.

  • Ensure goods and services are purchased on time, economically, and at required quality standards to maintain uninterrupted supply to production.

  • Apply financial, accounting, and economic knowledge to evaluate pricing.

  • Conduct benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, and supplier negotiations.

  • Evaluate suppliers and negotiate prices, terms, service delivery, and quality while maintaining regulatory and quality standards.

  • Achieve monthly and year-on-year cost savings.

  • Prepare RFQs, purchase orders, and contract documentation.

  • Maintain the current supplier base and establish new suppliers to optimize cost and service through benchmarking and market research.

  • Adjudicate tenders based on procedural requirements to ensure competitive and fair supplier selection.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

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