Project Buyer

Jobtailor; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kariega, Eastern Cape, seeks a Purchasing/Project Management professional to lead cross-functional collaboration, manage milestones, and maintain key purchasing systems. The role requires a degree/diploma in purchasing or related fields and at least 3 years in automotive purchasing.

You will also contribute analytical and communication skills, with emphasis on data interpretation and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Purchasing, Logistics, PM, Mechanical Engineering, Commerce or Business Management is required.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Ability to interpret technical data and apply policy knowledge.
• MS Office proficiency and high computer literacy are expected.
• Knowledge of VWSA systems (PROMON, KVS, TEVON, AVON, BEON) is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Stakeholder and conflict management skills are required.
• German language proficiency is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Represent Purchasing in cross-functional project teams and Fachgroepen.
• Track and manage critical and non-critical parts against project milestones.
• Maintain Purchasing systems (e.g. PROMON, KVS, TEVON, AVON, BEON).
• Raise and manage Problem Sheets, AEKO's and Programme Points.
• Coordinate Commitment Meetings and track agreed part timings.
• Compile and present project status and launch reports.
• Escalate risks impacting build milestones.
• Interface with Suppliers, Engineering, Logistics, Production and Quality.

Skills

analytical skills

communication

presentation skills

interpret technical data

policies & compliance

stakeholder management

conflict management

MS Office

VWSA systems

prioritisation

German language (advantageous)

Education

Degree or Diploma in Purchasing, Logistics, PM, Mech Eng, Commerce or Business Management

Tools

PROMON

KVS

TEVON

AVON

BEON

Job description

• Represent Purchasing in Fachgruppen and cross-functional project teams.
• Track and manage critical and non-critical parts against project milestones.
• Maintain Purchasing systems (e.g. TEVON, PROMON, AVON).
• Raise and manage Problem Sheets, AEKO's and Programme Points.
• Coordinate Commitment Meetings and track agreed part timings.
• Compile and present project status and launch reports.
• Escalate risks impacting build milestones.
• Interface with Suppliers, Engineering, Logistics, Production and Quality

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Purchasing, Logistics, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Commerce or Business Management.
• Minimum 3 years' Purchasing experience in the automotive industry.
• Business management & Project management skills
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret technical data
• Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Ability to analyses facts/situations and make decisions
• Stakeholder and conflict management
• High computer literacy (MS Office)
• Have sound understanding of VWSA Systems i.e. PROMON, KVS, TEVON, AVON, BEON
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• German language proficiency (advantageous)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Purchasing and Project Management within the automotive industry, with strong analytical and communication skills to effectively manage stakeholders and present project status. Proficient in utilizing Purchasing systems and interpreting technical data to drive project success.