Productivity Purchasing Graduate

2 days ago

Pretoria, South Africa Faurecia Full time

**Main purpose of the role**

The Purchasing Graduate is responsible for improving the supplier performance in production (quality, cost, delivery) for the plant, in line with purchasing strategy.

**Essential responsibilities and duties**

As a Purchasing Graduate, your main responsibilities are as follow:

- Assist in contributing to the identification and implementation of productivity actions (product/process) for cost reduction, in close coordination with Commodity teams and the plant.
- Assist in monitoring productivity performance for supplier perimeter through cross-functional teamwork in the plants under his/her responsibility (i.e. productivity committees). Present to the plant’s management board the productivity plan and progress as on request.
- Assist in challenging Commodity Buyers to achieve the Purchasing Budget for his/her plants
- For most critical topics, support the Supply Chain team to improve supplier deviation in Mis-deliveries Per Million (MPM)
- Be involved in the kick off in program phase to prepare the start of Production. Lead transfers meetings with Program Buyers at the take-over stage.
- Initiate or create productivity for responsible suppliers for future years budget and strategic planning.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Education: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain or a Business-related qualification.
- Knowledge and experience:

- Limited experience required
- Knowledge of productivity / lean management methodology
- Knowledge of production, quality and logistics
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of products and technology
- Languages: Ability to speak, write and read the English language;

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