Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is the largest automaker in South Africa, manufacturing no fewer than five individual models (Hilux, Fortuner, Corolla, Corolla Quest and Quantum) as well as selected Hino and Dyna models. In 2016, Toyota invested over R6,1 billion to facilitate production of the all-new Hilux and Fortuner at its Prospecton plant.

Minimum requirements for the role:

Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain or related is preferred but not essential.
Previous international procurement experience is essential and must have dealt with suppliers with regards to onboarding them as well as having sourced and managed the supplier from start to finish i.e. negotiating pricing, due diligence, etc.
Previous experience having worked in a similar position ideally within a distribution or manufacturing environment in a senior capacity is essential.
Previous experience having negotiated with suppliers is essential whilst maintaining attention to detail.
Must have excellent negotiation and communications skills.
Proven ability to work in diverse teams in a complex commercial organisation is essential.
Must have a track record in applying procurement best practice and modern procurement methods to a diverse range of purchasing situations, including the ability to provide effective and accurate analysis and reporting of relevant data.
Must have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and persuade both internal clients and suppliers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders in the business and with suppliers by creating a clear supply network to ensure compliance with procurement procedures, negotiated benefits from services and cost improvement.
Leading or supporting the sourcing process by coordinating and drafting specifications, selection criteria, questionnaires, supply schedules and documentation to ensure that the most appropriate supplier selection is achieved in accordance with policy guidelines.
Leading or supporting commercial negotiations with the clear sponsorship of the business owner to ensure that deals represent the best commercial outcome.
Supporting the procurement team in identifying fresh procurement opportunities through market research and supplying new base analysis.
Managing data analysis and engagement with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the supplier expenditure is appropriately challenged and managed.
Completing purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions.
Handling correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and reporting such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner.
Maintaining appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by demand management.
Monitoring supplier performance by ensuring that the product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications.
Assisting internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policy, codes, and regulations pertaining to purchasing.


TSAM strives continuously to improve systems and technologies to deliver the best quality vehicles to customers, vehicles that meet customers; needs and their high expectations of what the Toyota brand epitomises. In addition, TSAM is dedicated and committed to supplying parts, accessories and services that meet the requirements of the South African and export markets that it services.