Senior Buyer Automotive Products - Pretoria Verfied

Salary Negotiable Pretoria, Gauteng Pretoria, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 23-01-2015 2:55:32 PM
20-02-2015 2:55:32 PM
Our client is searching for a Senior Buyer for OEM products. The Senior Buyer will provide leadership to Buyers and will ensure that the correct quantity of the correct parts is procured at the correct price, at the correct time for delivery to the dealer network.

Key Performance Areas:
• Supervise and support the Buyers and Purchasing Admin Clerk
• Review and maintain processes and policies relating to compliance
• Raise RFQ and negotiate new or existing service parts and packaging prices. This includes Purchase Order Agreements, Contracts, and Payment Deviations
• Scoping and ensuring of an adequate packaging spec for all components
• Assist Regional Buyers with negotiations and implementation of Commodity Sourcing Strategies for Local Sourced Components
• Initiate vendor code creation and ensuring compliance to FMCSA Finance Policies
• The selection of alternative suppliers in support of the company’s short / long term strategy and competitive position
• To deliver material cost reduction in line with company’s objectives specified
• Monitor and control all Commercial Issues within the specified period
• To identify new source opportunities and obtaining quotations for After Market parts timeously
• Source Suppliers in line with product / service requirement
• To ensure that all price increase requests are processed within the specified period
• To evaluate and negotiate all price revision requests presented to ensure that all prices are constantly kept at the minimum levels compared to OE
• Develop and maintain the relationship with Suppliers and maximize integration with the Region and OE Purchasing

Requirements:
• Minimum 3 years OEM Purchasing experience within the motor industry
• Purchasing Diploma / Degree
• Good Business Acumen
• Proficient in MS Office
• Analytical ability and understanding of the business
• Demonstrate effective collaboration /negotiation skills to achieve objectives
• Good Technical Knowledge