The main function of the position is to oversee all commercial management, procurement, distribution and storage of all products and services required in the manufacturing process.   This includes negotiations with major suppliers and contractor(s) to obtain optimal pricing and supply. Responsible for ensuring that goods and services are procured at the specified quantity, quality, on the required date and at the most competitive prices.  That all goods are readily available in the stores and that optimal stock level of all resources are maintained. The position supervises and manages the work of the buyers, senior buyers and store employees to ensure uninterrupted supply and continuous production.  Organizes and manages personnel in the stores in regard to accurate and on time delivery of goods, consumables and services. Responsible for overall stock levels and supply.
This position is responsible for quality of the product.  Therefore, the position has the authority and responsibility to stop a process or shipment when the quality and safety of the product is compromised.  As such, incidents in this regard must be immediately reported to your supervisor or Manager (Escalation).  This position is designated as being responsible for product conformity in the work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Level: Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• Professional Registrations and Certifications: CIPS
• Language Requirements: English

 
EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years of experience in Procurement/Sourcing/Supply Chain - Automotive industry
• 5 years supervisory experience
• 5 Years’ experience in BBBEE (Preferential Procurement ED & SD Development)
• SAP
• Manufacturing experience - Automotive industry
• Microsoft Office
• Commercial law
• Negotiation skills
• Automotive industry experience

 
 

1. STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT

• Support corporate and plant procurement goals, policies and procedures
• Identify, negotiate and contract with strategic suppliers on all raw material, consumables, sub-contractors and critical spares
• Ensures that all procurement is in support of BBBEE initiatives
• Manage and coordinate commercial contracts with all stakeholders
• Providing reports and information to management, Global and stakeholders on relevant procurement and supply status and initiatives

 

1. SOURCING STRATEGIES

• Manage supply portfolio in line with company/production/maintenance requirements through compliance and transparent spending
• Generating and implementing efficient sourcing and category management strategies
• Analysing and calculating costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure and optimise preferential procurement initiatives
• Ensure that all stock, consumables and spares are maintained at the required stock levels through overseeing stores department
• Identify and manage supply risk methodologies
• Manage quantity and timing of sourcing and deliveries

 

1. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

• Ensure contractual compliance with all suppliers, providers, sub-contractors and other stakeholders
• Negotiate effective terms with all suppliers with cognisance of preferential procurement in line with BBBEE and supplier initiatives with stakeholders
• Ensure proper recordkeeping and updates on contracts
• Collaborate closely with product suppliers and clients to build strong and long-lasting relationships

 
 

1. PURCHASING

• Ensure that all procurement policies and procedures are adhered to by all parties
• Finalise purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Identify alternative sourcing opportunities for key and critical supplies
• Manage warehouse inventory and keep records of the inventory
• Respond to and resolve complaints and problems
• Keep up-to-date on shipping carriers, routes and rates and any changes to them
• Ensure emergency preparedness for critical processes and spares through relevant system

 

1. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

• Strategically plan and manage stores, supply deliveries and customer services
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, returns, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Arrange stores, catalogue goods, plan deliveries and process good received
• Ensure correct picking of spares, consumables and ensure correct process flow is followed
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Supervise, coach and train stores workforce
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO and other quality requirements
• Stock takes, metal balancing