Purchasing Specialist

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

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• Prepare and coordinate supply contracts with GM where contracts are not in place or are invalid/outdated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

If you meet the above criteria, please send your CV to or apply directly here.

Please note, due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted. Our consultants receive more than 300 applications daily, and it is not physically possible for us to regret everyone. If you do not hear back from a consultant within 5 - 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful this time around. We appreciate your understanding.