Pietermaritzburg: Purchasing Specialist posted by Pronel Consultants

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Job Summary

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• Prepare and coordinate supply contracts with GM where contracts are not in place or are invalid/outdated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 Pronel Consultants
Purchasing Specialist position available in Kwazulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg. This job position was posted by Pronel Consultants. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2024-08-31 at 13:00:34 in the Engineering category

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