Buyer – Metallic
A manufacturing concern is seeking a Buyer to join their team.
Open position : Buyer Metallic
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : 6 month temporary contract position
Strictly EE / AA position
Job requirements :
• Degree / Diploma in the following disciplines – Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management
• Minimum of 3 years Purchasing experience in the automotive industry or related supplier base
• A good understanding of APDP and NIPP principles
• Above average computer literacy, especially MS Office package
• Financial analysis & costing ability
• Business management & project management skills
• Customer interface and conflict management skills
• Experience in tool manufacture/design or press parts would be an added advantage
• Self-motivated and driven
• Negotiation & problem-solving skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Presentation skills
Duties :
• The identification & development of local and import parts & 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 & prepare and present recommendations for managerial decision making purposes
• Seek & 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 & facilities can adequately support company production requirements
• Incorporate engineering changes or quality improvements into existing components
• Identify local sources of supply for potential export components to the company
• Prime project management accountability for ensuring components are approved by Engineering or Quality and introduced into production or exported
Should you meet the above job requirements please email your CV to lisa.applications@kingrec.co.za
Please add “Buyer – Metallic” into the subject line of your email.
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