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.