Purchasing Consultant (Metallic products) Introduction One of our client in the Automotive sector is looking for someone to become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential. The are seeking a suitably qualified & experienced individual to fill the Platinum Group Metal Consultant position in the Purchasing Metallic Department – Purchasing based in Kariega. Role summary The PGM Consultant role is quite comprehensive and crucial for ensuring smooth operations and strategic alignment within South Africa and the broader Group. The position plays a pivotal role in managing PGM (Platinum Group Metals) procurement and inventory, supporting various teams with forecasts and problem-solving, and ensuring the uninterrupted supply of key components. Key responsibilities Identify and ensure correction variances in PGM Pool Inventory volumes at each of the Coaters and Canners by doing monthly variance reports from SAP to ensure the correct price level. Conduct audit physical inventory at location at each of the Canners at the end of the year to ensure correct stock levels. Analyze Inventory requirements by verifying the quantities with the suppliers to sustain the PGM supply chain. Prepare and present, for approval, the Financial Liquidity report to ensure that we are within budget. Prepare and issue PGM Purchase Order Authorisations to PGM Traders via SAP to ensure timeous availability of PGMs. Analyze and approve PGM Purchase Invoices received from the suppliers to ensure alignment to pre-approved pricing parameters for PGM Purchases. Issue PGM Sales invoices generated from SAP to PGM exporters to ensure timeous financial recovery within the stipulated cost model time frame Prepare the Bill of Materials for each component in SAP by creating and maintaining the correct specification level to prevent over and under recovery. Prepare and submit the Annual PGM Inventory forecast for Strategic Finance Planning Team to ensure optimal inventory levels. Prepare and submit the Beneficiation License Register (Diamond Report) to the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator in order to comply with legislation. Ensure alignment of selling price parameters between VW Group and South African Coaters and Canners to ensure correct pricing. Manage supplier capacity requirements by visiting and liaising with locals to support ongoing production for VW Group nominated parts. Prevent potential line stoppages by providing the necessary support and assisting Coaters and Canners with immediate and remedial actions to secure production. Troubleshooting and problem solving as and when required by involving all the relevant stakeholders to mitigate potential risks. Develop and maintain Work-Instructions pertaining to all PGM-related tasks and reports. Develop and maintain a Risk Assessment by involving the relevant departments for all PGM related tasks to prevent risks Minimum Qualification & experience requirements A Degree/National Diploma in the following disciplines Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance or Business Management. Minimum 3 years of direct Purchasing experience in the automotive or related industry Knowledge of Purchasing policies, procedures and legal requirements in respect of the PGM in the South African context. Advanced strategic and critical thinking skills. Advanced analytical- and problem-solving skills. Excellent planning and prioritization capability. Excellent organizational skills and advanced negotiating competence. Advanced negotiating competence. Fact-based decision-making skills. Advanced Commercial, Technical and Legal knowledge and understanding. Good communication skills, written and verbal. Excellent presentation skills. Excellent computer literacy, MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP). Excellent Financial analysis and Costing ability skills. Excellent Supplier Interface skills. Ability to interpret technical data. Excellent knowledge of SAP functions, especially Bill of Material functions and Inventory movement functions.
