Buyer

The automotive buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and purchasing materials, parts, and services that are required for the maintenance of vehicles. Key Responsibilities: Oversee supplier contracts, purchase agreements, and other purchasing-related documentation. Oversee and monitor Health and Safety protocols, advising Management regarding possible problems and providing solutions. Monitor of daily processes to ensure effective customer service. Oversee Stock controllers to ensure correctness of processes. Monitor all stock adjustments and cost adjustments. Develop and execute sourcing strategies that lead to cost savings and improved supplier performance. Source, evaluate, and engage suppliers based on their quality, price, and delivery capabilities. Conduct negotiations with suppliers to achieve favourable pricing and terms. Analyze and interpret data related to purchasing to identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities. Ensure timely delivery of materials and parts needed for maintenance and consumables. Update the Procurement Register with Requisitions. Create Purchase Requisitions on the system for all manual Requisitions received. Expediting of orders to ensure timeous delivery. Maintain the Procurement Register by updating GRNs and Invoices. Actively manage suppliers On Time Delivery (OTD) to achieve the pre-determined targets. Ensure correct/achievable delivery dates and adherence to these dates. Where delivery dates cannot be met and/or change, the relevant parties must be informed. The delivery must then be managed until delivery takes place. Keeping of records with respect to follow up and expediting of deliveries. Assist Suppliers with enquiries/ problems to ensure these do not influence OTD. Adhere to the company policy with respect to BBBEE and ethical supplier management. Assist with account queries. Ensure quality standards are upheld. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships. Monitor supplier performance and hold them accountable for meeting quality and delivery standards.

Location: Pretoria, ZA

Posted Date: 2/5/2025