ENVIRONMENT:A self-driven Purchasing Specialist with 1-5 years Supply Chain experience purchasing or buying experience with a high volume and highly complex products, is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Engineering Solutions in Durbanville. You will form part of a diverse supply chain team responsible for creating and implementing a sourcing strategy for selected components within a project. The ideal candidate will also possess a relevant Bachelors, preferably with a strong technical understanding, flexible in supporting a global supplier base to deliver viable solutions to the operational needs & have strong negotiation skills.The aim of the role is to deliver on the following objectives
- You will interface between engineering teams and purchasing to support project prototype builds and production releases. This critical position will ensure on-time delivery of materials for prototype builds, setting up the necessary supplier information in the MRP systems.
- You will build strong relationships with both internal and external customers and assist in building a plan that focuses on obtaining competitive pricing and identifying and executing cost reduction strategies.
- You will drive negotiations for selected components and support the foundation of long- term contracts with key suppliers, understanding the market and forecasting pricing trends and achieving financial goals.
- You will build relationships with all areas of the business including sales, operations and engineering. This role is 70% tactical (issuing POs, expediting parts etc.) and 30% strategic (negotiating, long term contracts etc.).
DUTIES:
- Source all components during new product development.
- Manage the material sourcing transition of new products from the prototype phase to production.
- Support Engineering in sourcing components for prototype and validation builds.
- Create and maintain purchase orders.
- Coordinate quote requests to suppliers.
- Manage all project related supplier relations.
- Develop and implement a commodity strategy for new select components.
- Follow strategy to source new parts at competitive prices which meet program targets.
- Forecast and manage costs of current and new parts Identify and execute cost reduction strategies.
- Support internal and external customer needs while building lasting relationships.
- Support the Commodity leaders to develop contract terms that benefit Autocars business needs and provide a competitive advantage.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of a relevant Bachelors, preferably with a strong technical understanding.
- 1-5 Years Supply Chain, purchasing or buying experience with a high volume and highly complex products.
- Experience in utilising fact-based data to drive decisions.
- Desire to gain strategic sourcing experience and develop standing and viable relationships.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Flexible in supporting global supplier base to deliver viable solutions to the operational needs.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Self-starter and quick learner who requires minimal supervision and possesses good problem-solving skills.
- Strong time management and multitasking skills.
- Good in both verbal and written communication.
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