2 x AUTOMOTIVE (BUYER) ORDER MANAGEMENT PURCHASING OFFICER (EXTENSIVE TRAVEL), BRITS, 15 – 20 000 K
• EXP IN AUTOMOTIVE / FACTORY ENVIRONMENT
• EXP IN PURCHASING IN FACTORY ENVIRONMENT
• FULLY COMPUTER LITERATE
• TECHNICAL BACKGROUND (FACTORY ENVIRONMENT) RE PURCHASING
• WILLING TO TRAVEL

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A go-getter!
• Willing to travel as may be required!
• Customer orientated!
• CLIENT purchasing and system experience a definite advantage

The successful candidate will be responsible for the:-
• Purchasing / ordering of all relevant equipment, consumables, material, etc. As may be required
• Purchasing / ordering of Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing
• Control the issuing and re-ordering of consignment stock (stationery)
• Purchasing of consumables, i.e. day-to-day requirements
• Purchasing of Production Tools / equipment
• Purchasing of Maintenance Tools / equipment
• Co-ordinate orders and payments with the Finance Department
• Arrange travel and accommodation for all staff and keep a register as required by liaison and planning together with relevant Travel Manager
• Control, Monitor / Log mileage of company cars
• Reporting of consignment stock
• Reporting on stock movement (Issues and Purchases)
• Ensure purchasing policies and procedures are followed by reporting irregularities and/or deviations
• Procurement of capex, commodities, spare parts and services – Globally for relevant plants
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and administering procurement function, including solicitation, issuance and evaluation: purchasing of all commodities, services and construction and maintenance of supplier database Incumbents perform work requiring considerable independence, innovative and judgement to resolve a variety of complex procurement problems as may be applicable
• Assist central services as required
• Ensure correct stock levels as per requisitions
• General duties as directed