Purchasing Assistant

Express Employment Professionals (Durban South); Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Automotive Parts Manufacturing sector is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to enhance their operations. This role involves leading purchasing and planning efforts, analyzing market trends, and developing strategic supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be adept at inventory control, and have a solid understanding of raw materials. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and success of the organization. If you are a proactive individual with a passion for procurement and supply chain management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Raw Materials and BOP is essential.
• Good communication and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing, planning, and shipping activities effectively.
• Identify and develop strategic suppliers to meet business goals.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely delivery of materials.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

People skills

Team player

Customer-oriented

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Our client in the Automotive Parts Manufacturing industry is looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join their team.

POSITION INFO :

• To provide results driven leadership to the purchasing, planning, and shipping.
• To proactively obtain industry trend data and provide timely feedback to Management Team.
• To provide input and data to support MSSL ongoing budgeting and strategic planning process.
• To identify and develop strategic suppliers/partnerships to support MSSL business goals.
• Skillful in planning and analyzing the requirements of the production department.
• Ability to design specifications for the raw materials ordered.
• Skilled at researching the market, looking for potential suppliers and designing quotations for the purchase order.
• Well-versed with the traditional as well as advanced methods used in inventory control.
• Ensure all raw material and BOPs are delivered timeously. Zero Air Freights.
• Send suppliers call offs.
• Maintain minimum and maximum stock levels for all direct items, both in Plant and Supplier.
• Following up on shortages, doing physical counts on items in stores and production if required, and advising affected departments on status.
• Checking for any shipment delays that could be a risk to production.
• Tracking of all Import Material and BOP - performing random verification of Stores daily counts on RM and BOP counts.
• Preparing 6 Month forecast and sending to suppliers, checking, and advising management of any future risks.
• Requesting Quarterly pricing from supplier, as per Forex Letter from TSAM.
• Preparing the quarterly pricing sheet and sending to marketing.
• Assisting with invoice queries, Supplier Audits/Meetings.
• Monitoring and updating SLA’s.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATION & TRAINING):

Matric / Grade 12.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of Raw Materials and BOP.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES (ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED:

Good verbal and written communication.

Computer literate.

Good people skills, a team player and customer-oriented.