Eastern Cape: Buyer (Automotive) posted by Staff Solutions

Perform technical work that results in commercially and legally correct orders/contracts being placed, ensuring that goods and services are purchased on time, economically, to the required quality standards, and in appropriate quantities to provide an uninterrupted supply and service to production at all times on behalf of the Group.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Applying financial, accounting, and economic knowledge to evaluate pricing.
• Conducting benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, and supplier negotiations.
• Evaluating suppliers and negotiating prices, terms, service delivery, and quality while maintaining regulatory and quality standards.
• Achieving monthly and year-on-year savings targets.
• Preparing RFQs, purchase orders, and contract documentation.
• Maintaining the current supplier base and establishing new suppliers to achieve cost and service optimization through benchmarking and market research.
• Adjudicating tenders based on procedural requirements to ensure competitive and fair supplier selection.

Qualification Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in one of the following disciplines: Procurement, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management, or Public Management.

Experience Needed

3 – 5 years of general procurement (non-production buying) experience within the automotive or related industry.

Essentials

• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret commercial and general data.
• Skilled in financial analysis, costing, and presentations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet timing plans.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong administrative and analytical skills.
• Computer literacy (SAP and MS Office competency is essential).

Added Advantage

• A valid driver’s license.
• Experience in buying stock items.