Buyer (Pe)

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Buyer for our client in Port Elizabeth.

This is a permanent opportunity, permanently based onsite with our client in Kariega in Gqeberha, previously known as Uitenhage in Port Elizabeth.

**We are looking for the following**:
We require a minimum of 3 years of Commodity Purchasing experience in the automotive or supplier industry
We are looking for your experience with Exterior / Powertrain Commodities

**Minimum educational level**:
**Degree or Diploma in the following disciplines**: Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The identification and development of local and import parts and tooling in order to meet project requirements
Establish benchmark pricing and perform value analysis to ensure competitiveness
Conduct quotes and sourcing activities via various purchasing systems and prepare and present recommendations for managerial decision-making purposes
Seek and develop new supply sources, nationally and internationally
Negotiate supplier price adjustments
Negotiate and maintain commercial contracts with suppliers
Perform capacity planning to ensure supplier tooling and facilities can adequately support production requirements
Incorporate engineering changes or quality improvements into existing components
Identify local sources of supply for potential export components to the Group
Prime project management accountability for ensuring components are approved by Engineering or Quality and introduced into production or exported

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

**Skills, Attributes & Other requirements**:
Possess negotiation and problem-solving skills
Have a good understanding of MIDP, APDP and NIPP principles
Have the ability to communicate across all levels within the Company (oral and written)
Have good presentation skills
Demonstrate above-average computer literacy, especially MS Office package
Have a good understanding of financial analysis and costing ability
Have business management and project management skills
Have customer interface and conflict management skills
Have the ability to interpret technical data
Be self-motivated and driven