Sourcing Clerk - Buyer (Automotive)

Placement Point; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company requires a Sourcing Clerk - Buyer in Gauteng. The role involves capturing customer orders and sourcing parts with a focus on excellent customer service. Candidates should have a Matric and preferably a diploma in Buying/Sourcing/Procurement with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in buying/parts sourcing.
• Experience in the automotive/commercial sector preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Capture customer orders via various channels.
• Process quotes in the ERP system.
• Maintain high levels of customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer literacy

Customer service focus

Education

Matric

Diploma in Buying/Sourcing/Procurement

Tools

ERP system

TechDoc

Job description

Overview

A well-established leader in the automotive sector requires a Sourcing Clerk - Buyer.

Responsibilities

• Capturing of customer orders: Receive customer order via email, WhatsApp or telephone; capture quote on the company ERP system; once quote ...

Requirements

• Matric
• A diploma specializing in Buying/Sourcing/Procurement would be beneficial
• Minimum of 2 years buying/parts sourcing experience within a medium to large environment, PREFERABLY Automotive or Commercial (HCV) retail / trading environment where parts and components are sourced on a daily basis from a large network of local suppliers.
• Advanced computer literacy
• Good communicator with strong telephone sales skills
• High levels of energy.
• Professional & well Groomed
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Commercially sound with excellent computer skills
• Diligent with attention to detail
• Driven, confident, self-motivated and results orientated
• Team player but also able to work independently
• Precise and responsible with good organizational skills
• Possesses a continuous improvement in culture
• Displays a strong customer service ethic
• Mature with ability to tolerate high levels of stress
• Displays initiative with good levels of entrepreneurial spirit
• Excellent communication skills – both oral (telephone and in person) and written
• Good negotiations skills
• Excellent business acumen
• Strong customer and service delivery focus
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work within a highly pressurized and fast-paced environment
• Good Computer Literacy
• Good Administrative and organizational skills

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of automotive and HCV aftermarket
• Knowledge of OEM and Replacement parts and of the South Africa car parc
• Knowledge of and contacts within the automotive and commercial supply base in South Africa
• Using of parts catalogues and online stores to find and source product
• The use of TechDoc and similar online parts systems