PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

•The identification & development of local and import parts & tooling in order to meet project requirements.
•Establish benchmark pricing and perform value analysis to ensure competitiveness.
•Conduct quotes and sourcing activities via various purchasing systems & prepare and present recommendations for managerial decision making purposes.
•Seek & develop new supply sources, nationally and internationally.
•Negotiate supplier price adjustments.
•Negotiate and maintain commercial contracts with suppliers.
•Perform capacity planning
•Incorporate engineering changes or quality improvements into existing components.
•Identify local sources of supply for potential export components.
•Prime project management accountability for ensuring components are approved by Engineering or Quality and introduced into production or exported.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

•A Degree / Diploma in the following disciplines – Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management or
•A technical trade (e.g. Toolmaker) supported by an NTC 6 qualification.
•A minimum of 3 years Purchasing experience in the automotive industry.

VALUED COMPETENCIES

•A good understanding of MIDP, APDP and NIPP principles
•Negotiation & Problem solving skills
•Oral and written Communication skills
•Presentation skills
•Above average computer literacy, especially MS Office package
•Financial analysis & Costing ability
•Business management & Project management skills
•Customer interface and Conflict management skills
•Ability to interpret technical data
•Self motivated and driven
•German language proficiency
 

Reference: cc120214760 Closing Date: 2012-03-04

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