Buyer (Non-Production Buying)

Headhunters; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Buyer to join a dynamic team in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of procurement experience in the automotive or related industry. This role involves managing supplier contracts, ensuring timely purchases, and achieving cost savings. Applicants must be computer literate and have a valid driver's license. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ procurement experience in automotive or related industry.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Competence in evaluating pricing and supplier services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure legally correct orders/contracts are placed.
• Achieve monthly cost savings.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and negotiations.

Skills

Procurement experience

Computer literacy

Supplier negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Financial knowledge

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Procurement/Logistics/Commerce/Finance/Business Management/Public Management

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Sector Automotive / Manufacturing / Procurement

Location Uitenhage

Job Type full_time

Experience 5 to 11 years

Qualifications No education

Package Negotiable

Description

Our Client, a market leader in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry; is seeking to employ an experienced Buyer, to their dynamic team based in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.

3–5 years’ general procurement experience (non-production buying) within the automotive or related industry secures!

Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management, or Public Management.
• 3–5 years’ general procurement experience (non-production buying) within the automotive or related industry.
• Computer literacy, including SAP and MS Office.
• A valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work to ensure commercially and legally correct orders/contracts are placed.
• Ensure goods and services are purchased on time, economically, and at required quality standards to maintain uninterrupted supply to production.
• Apply financial, accounting, and economic knowledge to evaluate pricing.
• Conduct benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, and supplier negotiations.
• Evaluate suppliers and negotiate prices, terms, service delivery, and quality while maintaining regulatory and quality standards.
• Achieve monthly and year-on-year cost savings.
• Prepare RFQs, purchase orders, and contract documentation.
• Maintain the current supplier base and establish new suppliers to optimize cost and service through benchmarking and market research.
• Adjudicate tenders based on procedural requirements to ensure competitive and fair supplier selection.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.