Education and Experience
? Degree/Diploma in the following disciplines – Purchasing, Commerce, Finance, Business Management
? A minimum of 3 years General Purchasing (non-production buying) experience

Job Description and Responsibilities
? Applying financial, accounting and economic knowledge to evaluate pricing
? Benchmarking; Global Competitive Sourcing; Supplier Negotiations;
? Evaluation of suppliers and negotiation of prices and terms, service delivery and quality whilst maintaining regulatory and quality standards
? Achieve monthly and year-on-year savings
? Preparation of RFQ, Purchase order and Contract documentation
? Maintaining current supplier base and establishing new suppliers to achieve cost and service optimisation through benchmarking and market research
? Preparation of documentation and information on Group systems and presentation of high value projects
? Involvement in video conferences and necessary contact with members of other Group Companies to discuss related matters
? Adjudication of tenders based on procedural requirements to ensure competitive and fair supplier selection
? Actively participate in development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional budget execution, and interface with Suppliers and internal stakeholders


Skills, Attributes & Other requirements
? Negotiation & Problem solving skills
? Ability to interpret commercial and general engineering data
? Skilled in Financial Analysis / Costing / Presentations
? Customer Interface and Conflict Management skills
? Have the ability to work under pressure, set and achieve timing plans
? Have good oral and written communication skills in English (German would be an advantage)
? Be computer literate - SAP, MS Office competency is essential
? Have strong administrative and analytical skills
? Preferable experience at a Multi-National company or large South African company
? Have a valid Driver’s License
? Have experience as a Marketing buyer