Buyer, Business

Brief Role Description

Perform technical work that results in commercially/legally correct orders/contracts being placed that ensure that goods and services are purchased on time, economically, to the required quality standard and in economic quantities to provide an uninterrupted supply and service to production at all times

Possible Tasks within this Role

Applying financial, accounting and economic knowledge to evaluate pricing.

Benchmarking;
Global Competitive Sourcing;
Supplier Negotiations.

Evaluation of suppliers and negotiation of prices and terms, service delivery and quality whilst maintaining regulatory and quality standards.

Achieve monthly and year-on-year savings.

Preparation of RFQ, Purchase order and Contract documentation.

Maintaining current supplier base and establishing new suppliers to achieve cost and service optimisation through benchmarking and market research.

Adjudication of tenders based on procedural requirements to ensure competitive and fair supplier selection.

Qualification requirements

National Diploma/ Degree in the following disciplines – Procurement, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management or Public Management.

Experience needed

3 – 5 years General Procurement (non-production buying) experience within the automotive- or related industry.

Essentials

Negotiation & Problem-solving skills.

Ability to interpret commercial and general data.

Skilled in Financial Analysis / Costing / Presentations.

Have the ability to work under pressure, set and achieve timing plans.

Have good oral and written communication skills in English.

Have strong administrative and analytical skills.

Be computer literate (SAP, MS Office) competency is essential

Added Advantage

Have a valid driver’s license.

Have experience in buying of stock items.