Senior Technical Buyer - Somerset West, South Africa - Rheinmetall Group

Description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Senior Technical Buyer is responsible for scanning, analyzing and selecting supplier of goods and services in order to negotiate and conclude multiyear supply contracts for the successful execution of the business plan in terms of total cost of ownership, quality, delivery and long-term sustainability of business. The ultimate goal is to identify strategic suppliers, segmentation of products, cost analysis and monitor of market trends, suppliers development, rationalize supplier numbers and to negotiate and enter into cost effective supply contracts with suppliers to achieve the cost savings targets set by RDM management.


Key performance areas includes:

• Negotiate and enter into multiyear cost effective contracts with major supplier in conjunction with Executive Manager Procurement and GM Supply Chain
• Determine and ensure strategic suppliers for the specific specialised area or commodity existence in the long term
• Procurement of Products, Locally and Overseas
• Ensure on time delivery of goods to customers
• Liaise with Cross Functional teams for inputs in selection of new RDM suppliers
• Ensure that the regulations applicable are followed correctly
• Procurement of all Plant Engineering material, nonproduction materials, services and capital items
• Preparing and executing cost reduction strategies and Value Engineering Projects

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Degree in Supply Chain /Procurement or any relevant equivalent qualification.
• National Technical Diploma in Engineering ( Chemical/ Mechanical OR Industrial)
• Commercial qualification and/Project management experience will be an added advantage
• 5 Years Procurement Management experience in a Technical / Mechanical environment.
• 3 Years Material handling experience
• Strong Commercial Orientation and Planning skills with highly organized approach.
• Excellent Negotiation and Communication skills
• Advance Computer Literacy (MS Office packages)
• Ability to Work independently, show initiate and demonstrate good judgement.
• Good Problem solving skills.
• Sound financial and technical background is essential.
• Driver's License in essential.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Marketrelated Salary
• 13th Cheque
• Medical Aid
• Pension Fund
• Incentive Bonus

WHO WE ARE

Impact and cover - the Weapon and Ammunition Division's portfolio includes solutions for threat-appropriate, effective and accurate firepower as well as comprehensive protection.

Whether on land, at sea or in the air, Rheinmetall supplies impressive systems that ensure superiority on the battlefields and operational areas of today and the future.

The division is divided into three business units:
Weapon and Munition, Propulsion Systems and Protection Systems.

• As an integrated technology group with more than 25,000 employees worldwide, the listed Rheinmetall AG stands for a strong, internationally successful company that operates in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. As a renowned development partner and direct supplier to the global automotive industry and a leading international systems provider for security technology, Rheinmetall draws on its high level of expertise in its basic technologies to address longterm megatrends, identify viable new markets with high growth potential and develop innovative solutions for a safe and liveable future. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of Rheinmetall's strategy. The company aims to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2035.