About the position
Our client, a large automotive manufacturer, is currently seeking to hire a Buyer to join their growing Procurement Division to be based in Kariega, Eastern Cape.
The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and managing components, driving localisation, cost competitiveness, and production continuity.
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree/Diploma in Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management or a technical qualification (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Quality, Operations or Production Management).
- Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience in the automotive or supplier industry.
Main duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Source components and manage RFQs, quotations, and negotiations
- Drive cost reduction and benchmark pricing.
- Present sourcing decisions to committees.
- Manage supplier readiness, capacity, and tooling.
- Implement engineering changes on time.
- Support production, quality, and logistics issues.
Technical and Behavioural Competencies:
- Strong experience in Production Components, Electrical harness experience and technical data knowledge would be added advantage
- Solid negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict management skills
- Effective communication and presentation abilities across all levels
- Advanced computer literacy, especially MS Excel
- Good understanding of financial analysis, costing, and business/project management
- Strong customer interaction skills
- German language proficiency is an added advantage
Suitable individuals are encouraged to reply to this ad or submit their CV to [Email Address Removed] for immediate consideration.
Desired Skills:
- Buyer
- Procurement
- Automotive
- Automotive Manufacturer
- RFQ
- Quotations
- Purchasing
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