Purchasing Special Projects Manager

7 months ago


Akasia, South Africa Staff Solutions Recruitment Full time
Job Description:

  • Structure the building of the panel: participate in the definition and the implementation of the purchasing panel policy for assigned commodities, manage supplier selection according to Group criteria
  • Manage relationship/negotiation with his/her suppliers supported by the Division
  • Ensure that the strategic panel is implemented in the Development phase (Supplier Nomination Committees)
  • Manage and drive productivity action plans
  • Fix the rules of productivity sharing between the suppliers and the company
  • Manage and drive supplier quality and delivery performance
  • Manage insolvencies of suppliers and steer corrective action plan
  • Develop and implement tools to improve global productivity
  • Ensure the reporting of his or her activities following defined policies

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, ideally with Professional Purchasing Qualification
  • Minimum 5-year experience in Purchasing in an industrial environment (serial life or program)
  • Experience of successfully managing and negotiating contracts
  • Automotive experience would be an advantage
  • Strong Knowledge of supply portfolio and market research and analysis
  • Understanding of sourcing strategies and application (make or buy analysis)
  • Deep understanding of business practices, market dynamics and trends
  • Knowledge of contractual and legal aspects
  • International mindset
  • Results oriented
  • Capacity to influence

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