Commodities Buyer - Cape Town, South Africa - Recruitment Matters Africa

Recruitment Matters Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

The commodity buyer is responsible for deploying the commodity strategy for its assigned commodities.

The role of the Commodity Buyer is to manage relationship / negotiation with suppliers, pilot the utilization of supplier panel in programs and series production during sourcing, and ensure supplier performance.

Responsibilities:

Structure the panel
Participate in the definition and the implementation of purchasing panel policy for assigned commodities
Manage supplier selection of his/her segment/s of the commodity and deploys it within the region
Manage relationship / negotiation with his/her suppliers supported by the Division / Region Commodity Manager
Ensure that the strategic panel is implemented in the Development phase (Supplier Nomination Committees)
Manage and drive productivity action plans
Fix the rules of productivity sharing between the suppliers and Faurecia
Manage and drive supplier quality and delivery performance

Key Skills:

Strong Knowledge of supply portfolio and market research and analysis,
Deep understanding of business practices, market dynamics and trends,
Knowledge of contractual and legal aspects,
English fluent,
International minded,
Results oriented,
Negotiation and interpersonal skills,
Capacity to influence,

Qualifications:

Professional Purchasing Qualification
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business.
Minimum 5 years experience in purchasing in an industrial environment (serial life or program)
Experience of successfully managing and negotiating contracts