Automotive Sourcing & Supplier Negotiation Lead

JVR Software; Oos-Kaap; Sur place; ZAR 360 000 - 560 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

JVR Software in South Africa seeks a seasoned Purchasing Specialist to source components, negotiate RFQs, and drive cost reductions. You will present decisions to committees, manage supplier readiness and tooling, and ensure timely implementation of engineering changes.

The role requires 3+ years in auto/supply purchasing, strong negotiation, Excel fluency, and the ability to coordinate across production, quality, and logistics teams. German language skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in purchasing, logistics, commerce, finance, business management or a technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience in automotive or supplier industries.
• German language proficiency is an added advantage.

Responsabilités

• Source components and manage RFQs, quotations, and negotiations.
• Drive cost reduction and benchmark pricing.
• Present sourcing decisions to committees.
• Manage supplier readiness, capacity, and tooling.
• Implement engineering changes on time.
• Support production, quality, and logistics issues.

Connaissances

Production components knowledge

Electrical harness experience

Technical data knowledge

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Conflict management

Communication skills

Presentation abilities

Financial analysis understanding

Costing knowledge

Business/project management

Customer interaction skills

German language proficiency

Formation

Degree/Diploma in Purchasing/Logistics/Commerce/Finance/Business Management or technical qualification

Outils

MS Excel

Description du poste

JVR Software in South Africa seeks a seasoned Purchasing Specialist to source components, negotiate RFQs, and drive cost reductions. You will present decisions to committees, manage supplier readiness and tooling, and ensure timely implementation of engineering changes.

The role requires 3+ years in auto/supply purchasing, strong negotiation, Excel fluency, and the ability to coordinate across production, quality, and logistics teams. German language skills are advantageous.