Senior Buyer (Auto manufacturing)

Boikago Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Durban seeks a Senior Buyer to manage supplier relationships and control costs. The role involves negotiating prices, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and maintaining supplier performance standards. Candidates should hold a degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain, with at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Syspro and MRP systems is required, along with skills in risk management and supplier negotiations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in negotiating supplier prices and terms.
• Knowledge of import and export processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely sourcing of raw materials as per production requirements.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance and agreements.
• Generate purchase orders and manage stock levels.

Skills

Supplier management

Cost control

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Education

Degree in Purchasing / Supply Chain

Tools

Syspro

MS Excel

MRP System knowledge

Job description

Our client is a manufacturer of automotive components for the OEM based in Durban. They are looking for a Senior Buyer

Brief Role Description

To ensure that the company operates effectively by sourcing raw material on time & in full as per the production requirements.

Key Duties

Cost Control

• Monitor Raw Material Budget & Spend
• Cost Reduction Activities & Projects
• Monitor and minimize price variances
• Supplier Price and Payment Term Negotiation
• Expediting of raw material and components as per budget and price
• Ensure supplier price updates are implemented as agreement
• Monitor stock holding of outsourced suppliers within stock policy

Supplier Management

• Monitor supplier delivery performance (OTIF) daily
• Manage supplier agreements (Supply agreement & SLA) for direct material / component suppliers
• Manage BBBEE compliance for all suppliers
• Monthly reporting supplier performance
• Manage supplier risk

Expediting

• Generate purchase orders as per production requirements
• Ensure supplier receives and accept orders
• Follow up and resolve shortages and late deliveries (Raw material and components)
• Notify management regarding any late delivery / shortages that can cause a risk to production
• Manage outsourced parts and raw material stock

Administration

• Generate and update raw material budget and ensure all info is accurate as per policies and targets
• Generate supplier forecasts and send to suppliers
• Manage supplier RFQs
• Ensure all Purchasing procedures and processes are updated and filed as per company policy
• Assist with department / finance queries
• Department reporting

Qualification and Experience requirements

• Degree in Purchasing / Supply Chain
• 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of working with an MRP system
• Knowledge of Syspro, MS Excel,
• MRP System
• Import & Export Knowledge