Direct Buyer - Port Elizabeth Verfied

Salary Negotiable Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape more than 14 days ago 26-08-2014 9:09:04 AM
01-09-2014 10:42:47 AM
6 Month contract position

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Tertiary qualification in the following disciplines advantageous – Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management. A minimum of 3 years’ Purchasing experience in the automotive industry. Experience in metallic (interior / exterior) commodities would be an added advantage.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

The identification & development of local and import parts & tooling in order to meet project requirements. Establish benchmark pricing and perform value analysis to ensure competitiveness. Conduct quotes and sourcing activities via various purchasing systems & prepare and present recommendations for managerial decision making purposes. Seek & develop new supply sources, nationally and internationally. Negotiate supplier price adjustments. Negotiate and maintain commercial contracts with suppliers. Perform capacity planning to ensure supplier tooling & facilities can adequately support production requirements. Incorporate engineering changes or quality improvements into existing components. Identify local sources of supply for potential export components.
Prime project management accountability for ensuring components are approved by Engineering or Quality and introduced into production or exported. -