Our well-established client is currently seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join their team.
Requirements:
- 10 years’ experience in a commercial (sales/procurement) role as middle or senior management in the automotive manufacturing industry
- Previous experience with SYSPRO (ERP Systems)
Qualifications:
- Grade 12
- Diploma or Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain (advantageous)
Technical Skills and Specialist Knowledge:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Strong customer/supplier interface skills
- Management and financial management knowledge
- Technical knowledge of automotive components
Responsibilities:
Supplier Selection (Sourcing):
- Source suppliers in accordance with policies and procedures
- Identify consolidation opportunities to build economies of scale in the supply base
Supplier Monitoring (Performance):
- Manage, prepare and send supplier performance scorecards monthly
- Engage and implement development plans with poor-performing suppliers
Contract Management:
- Maintain contract registers for material supply
- Prepare and coordinate supply contracts with GM where contracts are not in place or are invalid/outdated
Cost Management:
- Prepare updates of agreed pricing on time to minimize PPV (Purchase Price Variance)
- Analyze and assess pricing PPV and report monthly to GM
- Conduct benchmarking activities in accordance with agreed plans with GM
- Analyze, negotiate and submit supplier APRs (Annual Price Reviews) to Sales and Marketing in accordance with customer-specific timeframes
Risk Management:
- Conduct supplier risk assessments in line with policies and procedures