PGM CONSULTANT – KARIEGA – EASTERN CAPE

Tych Business Solutions; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable business solutions provider in Eastern Cape is looking for a Purchasing Specialist to manage PGM inventory and purchasing processes. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in the automotive sector, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in SAP. Responsibilities include conducting monthly variance reports, preparing financial reports, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure optimal inventory levels. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct Purchasing experience in the automotive or related industry.
• Knowledge of Purchasing policies and legal requirements in South Africa.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly variance reports from SAP for inventory volumes.
• Prepare Financial Liquidity and inventory forecast reports.
• Provide support to prevent production stoppages.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiating competence

Communication skills

Financial analysis skills

SAP functions knowledge

Education

Degree/National Diploma in Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance or Business Management

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Possible Tasks within this Role:

• Identify and ensure correction variances in PGM Pool Inventory volumes at each of the Coaters and Canners by doing monthly variance reports from SAP to ensure the correct price level.
• Conduct audit physical inventory at location at each of the Canners at the end of the year to ensure correct stock levels.
• Analyze Inventory requirements by verifying the quantities with the suppliers to sustain the PGM supply chain.
• Prepare and present, for approval, the Financial Liquidity report to ensure that we are within budget.
• Prepare and issue PGM Purchase Order Authorisations to PGM Traders via SAP to ensure timeous availability of PGM’s.
• Analyze and approve PGM Purchase Invoices received from the suppliers to ensure alignment to pre‑approved pricing parameters for PGM Purchases.
• Issue PGM Sales invoices generated from SAP to PGM exporters to ensure timeous financial recovery within the stipulated cost model time frame
• Prepare the Bill of Materials for each component in SAP by creating and maintaining the correct specification level to prevent over and under recovery.
• Prepare and submit the Annual PGM Inventory forecast for Strategic Finance Planning Team to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Prepare and submit the Beneficiation License Register (Diamond Report) to the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator in order to comply with legislation.
• Prevent potential line stoppages by providing the necessary support and assisting Coaters and Canners with immediate and remedial actions to secure production.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving as and when required by involving all the relevant stakeholders to mitigate potential risks.
• Develop and maintain Work‑Instructions pertaining to all PGM‑related tasks and reports.
• Develop and maintain a Risk Assessment by involving the relevant departments for all PGM related tasks to prevent risks

Requirements:

• A Degree/National Diploma in the following disciplines – Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance or Business Management.
• Minimum 3 years of direct Purchasing experience in the automotive or related industry
• Knowledge of Purchasing policies, procedures and legal requirements in respect of the PGM in the South African context.
• Advanced strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced analytical‑and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent planning and prioritization capability.
• Excellent organizational skills and advanced negotiating competence.
• Advanced negotiating competence.
• Fact‑based decision‑making skills.
• Advanced Commercial, Technical and Legal knowledge and understanding.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent computer literacy, MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP).
• Excellent Financial analysis and Costing ability skills.
• Excellent Supplier Interface skills.
• Ability to interpret technical data.
• Excellent knowledge of SAP functions, especially Bill of Material functions and Inventory movement functions.
• Extremely Self‑motivated and driven