Commodity Buyer - Interior

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Pretoria seeks an experienced Commodity Buyer for Interior. This role requires meeting cost objectives, managing supplier risks, and ensuring timely program delivery. Candidates should have a diploma/degree in Commerce or Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, especially in automotive purchasing. Soft skills like strong communication and adaptability are essential, alongside negation and strategic thinking abilities. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in relevant disciplines.
• Previous automotive purchasing experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Meet Annual TVM / Cost objectives and manage production risks.
• Lead supplier risk management reviews and develop support plans.
• Ensure supplier launch capacity and deliver programs on time.
• Manage ongoing material costs and drive cost elimination processes.
• Execute strategies to meet sourcing objectives and lead cross-functional teams.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Lean manufacturing principles

Problem solving

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation

Understanding of commodity fundamentals

Computer skills

Good communication skills

Adaptability

Team player

Time Management

Well developed business acumen

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Commerce or Engineering

Job description

Job title: Commodity Buyer - Interior

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: January 09, 2026

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Job Description

• Meet Annual TVM / Cost objectives or clarity on gap drivers (short to long term constraints)
• Proactive Risk management to eliminate production disruptions that may impact production
• Having a skilled and capable workforce (Buying Organization)

Responsibilities

Responsibility 1 (People)

• Ability to coaching and mentoring other Buyers
• Develop comprehensive Individual Development Plan
• Take lead to train and develop grads. Be comfortable to conduct their performance reviews.
• Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities or be an established SME
• Lead and support training and development plans to improve departmental skills
• Co-ordinate and lead at least one core responsibility for their Team, e.g. TVM, SRM, Program
• Actively co-ordinate and lead special projects when the need arises
• Cultivate a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Complete SMART Objectives Performance Reviews and Check-in on time.

Responsibility 2 (Supplier Risk Management)

• Lead supplier Risk management reviews, flag the constraints to management timely and develop robust ICA's & PCA's to ensure production continuity and minimise impact with minimum support
• Understand inventory levels, value chain, value stream map
• Proactively identify and manage (micro & macro) emerging risks
• Work closely with MPL to review Ascent tool to understand supplier's supportability and identify support plans where there are constraints
• Negotiate and validate costs linked to GCP studies and ensure timely execution of support plans
• Co-lead distressed supplier management and supply risk / constraint management with Supplier Risk Management team

Responsibility 3 (Quality and Delivery)

• Ensure supplier launch capacity and launch readiness
• Timely placement of TO / PO
• Support supplier's Q1 activities, including Q1 Deviations / Waivers, Q1 Work plans and Q1Action Plan implementation
• Support supplier quality metrics meetings led by STA and / or Commodity Purchasing
• Champion supplier delivery to ensure the programs are delivered on time
• Lead / Support QCDR / BU reviews

Responsibility 4 (Cost management)

• Manage supplier's on-going material cost for design and non-design performance
• Follow GCM process to ensure design change cost is within target
• Drive the process to eliminate waste in the value chain using Lean Deployment, Total Cost Management, Quality Operating Systems, etc
• Prepare & lead commercial TVM reviews and ensure delivery of cost targets on current and future programs
• Ability to leverage cost (8 Bin Analysis, End to End cost analysis, value stream mapping on key commodities etc)
• Negotiation at an advanced level with minimal support
• Support GWC team with warranty recovery

Responsibility 5 (Sourcing)

• Execute / support in developing and maintaining full-service Suppliers capable of meeting quality, cost, timing and technology expectations
• Execute / support the development and implementation of IMG strategies according to the GCT and GCBP defined strategy to meet sourcing objectives
• Execute / support Global (CSS) commodity sourcing strategies, and ensure parts are sourced based on agreed CSS
• Support strategic execution of BBBEE / AIDC / AITF / EUFTA roadmaps
• Lead cross-functional teams in supplier resourcing actions

Qualifications

Education

• National Diploma / Degree in Commerce or Engineering

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in relevant disciplines. Previous automotive purchasing experience is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Cost Analysis, Lean manufacturing principles, Problem solving, Strategic Thinking, ability to negotiate effectively, understanding of commodity fundamentals
• Computer skills

Soft Skills

• Good communication skills, Adaptability, Team player, Time Management, well developed business acumen
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