Buyer (Automotive)

2 weeks ago

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Staff Solutions Full time
Eastern Cape, East London

  • Negotiable Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)


Opportunity Available Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Buyer to join their dynamic team in East London.


  • Responsible for sourcing, negotiating and acquiring competitive prices and products from approved suppliers in line with customer's specifications
  • Ensure smooth project launches by controlling the acquisition, sourcing on time, in line with cost book and MoB target, maintaining purchasing results until SOP
  • Control and approval of all Program Purchasing activities specified in PRP and decisions in line with customer demands and commodity strategies
  • Ensure the cost, quality and timeoriented supply of all required goods, materials, equipment's and services under compliance with the respective business plans, budgets and targets
  • Notifying the Program Manager of sourcing decisions
  • Sourcing Suppliers in line with customer requirements and manage supplier relationship
  • Manage the Suppliers within the given programs (Request for Quotes RFQ, change management, contract negotiations, payment queries, dispute resolutions etc.)
  • Maintain Vendor lists and ensure all documentation is kept up to date and uploaded on DDX
  • Manage and maintain SSOW's from suppliers and ensuring that supplier signatures are on the relevant documentation (SSOW and Award letter)
  • Negotiating all price increases and initiating price change request form and updating new prices
  • Adjust pricing for all suppliers including Forex for international suppliers
  • Understanding of import/export policy and shipping regulations
  • Champion cost savings by keeping track of total spend and savings and meeting savings target
  • Follow up on payments and resolve Doclip queries
  • Provide support with evidence during Audits
  • Provide support to CI initiatives with pricing information

Job Requirements:

  • Relevant degree/diploma with qualification in Commerce or Technical field
  • At least 5 7 years' experience Automotive environment
  • At least 5 years' experience in purchasing role
  • Ability to understand interpret Technical Drawings
  • Knowledge of Import/Export and Shipping regulations
  • Advance computer literacy

For more information please contact:

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