Job Description
About the Role
The Sales & Purchasing Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of sales and purchasing operations in our automotive environment. This role requires a strong understanding of business acumen, excellent communication skills, and strategic negotiation management.
Key Responsibilities
- Plausibility check and preparation of offers according to specific customer requirements
- Comprehensive coordination of the offer phase and project launch
- Interdisciplinary, cross-location cooperation with other departments, especially Customer Programs, CoCs, and Operations
- Strategic customer development based on agreed targets
- Negotiation of offers with customers
- Continuous project support from kick-off, through milestone reviews to project completion
- Documentation of project progress
- Conducting the annual price negotiations and/or business plan agreements
- Support of the production plants and SHEQ in case of complaints, if required
- Preparation of the Company’s-internal profitability tables
- Triggering and initiating potential Company’s-internal development activities
- Identifying trends in supply markets and evaluating opportunities and risks to derive purchasing strategies
- Observing the purchasing strategies of competitors
- Evaluating potential suppliers, establishing, and supporting them
- Negotiating with suppliers
- Strategic negotiation management for the conclusion of international framework agreements
- Negotiating price adjustments
- Optimizing the supplier portfolio
- Reporting
- Support of the purchasing controlling
Requirements
- Matric + Degree/Diploma (preferably Purchasing Management or Business Management)
- At least 5 years Sales Management experience in automotive environment
- Strong business acumen with regards to cost consciousness, efficiency improvement
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong negotiating skills
- Knowledge in business intelligence portals and capable of generating own reports
- Advanced knowledge in MS Office programmes
- Excellent time management, people management, organizational, and planning skills
Qualifications
- Formal education/certifications (none mentioned)
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: [Salary amount] per annum
- Benefits: [Benefits package]
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About Automotive Service Jobs in Eastern Cape
The automotive service industry is a vital sector in Eastern Cape, South Africa, with numerous opportunities available for skilled professionals. Generally, the job market trends indicate a steady demand for skilled technicians and mechanics to cater to the growing number of vehicles on the road. Typically, this demand is highest in urban areas where there are more residents who own cars.
In terms of salary expectations, it’s common for automotive service roles to fall within broad ranges, typically ranging from R30 000 to R80 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, these figures are subject to variation, and actual salaries may differ based on individual circumstances. For instance, experienced technicians with specialized skills or those working for larger companies may earn higher salaries.
Common skills required for automotive service roles include mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, communication skills, teamwork ability, adaptability, and technical knowledge of various vehicle systems. Typically, candidates with a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Repair are well-suited for these roles.
The automotive service industry is often associated with the following sectors: manufacturing, logistics, financial services, and technology. These industries frequently require skilled technicians to maintain and repair their fleets of vehicles.
For career development, automotive service professionals can typically progress to senior technician or supervisor roles within a few years of experience. With further training or education, they may also pursue careers in management, sales, or technical training. Often, companies invest in employee development programs, providing opportunities for on-the-job training, workshops, and mentorship schemes.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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