Job Description

Meet Annual TVM/ Cost objectives or clarity on gap drivers (short to long term constraints) Proactive Risk management to eliminate production disruptions that may impact production Having a skilled and capable workforce (Buying Organization)

Education

National Diploma /Degree in Commerce or Engineering

Experience

Minimum 5 years' working experience in relevant disciplines. Previous automotive purchasing experience is an advantage

Technical Skills

Cost Analysis, Lean manufacturing principles, Problem solving, Strategic Thinking, ability to negotiate effectively, understanding of commodity fundamentals computer skills

Soft Skills

Good communication skills, Adaptability, Team player, Time Management, well developed business acumen

Responsibility 1 (People)

+ Ability to coaching and mentoring other Buyers
+ Develop comprehensive Individual Development Plan
+ Take lead to train and develop grads. Be comfortable to conduct their performance reviews.
+ Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities or be an established SME
+ Lead and support training and development plans to improve departmental skills
+ Co-ordinate and lead at least one core responsibility for their Team, e.g. TVM, SRM, Program
+ Actively co-ordinate and lead special projects when the need arises
+ Cultivate a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
+ Complete SMART Objectives Performance Reviews and Check-in on time.

Responsibility 2 (Supplier Risk Management)

+ Lead supplier Risk management reviews, flag the constraints to management timely and develop robust ICA's & PCA's to ensure production continuity and minimise impact with minimum support
+ Understand inventory levels, value chain, value stream map
+ Proactively identify and manage (micro & macro) emerging risks
+ Work closely with MPL to review Ascent tool to understand supplier's supportability and identify support plans where there are constraints
+ Negotiate and validate costs linked to GCP studies and ensure timely execution of support plans
+ Co-lead distressed supplier management and supply risk/constraint management with Supplier Risk Management team

Responsibility 3 (Quality and Delivery)

+ Ensure supplier launch capacity and launch readiness
+ Timely placement of TO/PO
+ Support supplier's Q1 activities, including Q1 Deviations/Waivers, Q1 Work plans and Q1Action Plan implementation
+ Support supplier quality metrics meetings led by STA and/or Commodity Purchasing
+ Champion supplier delivery to ensure the programs are delivered on time
+ Lead/Support QCDR/BU reviews

Responsibility 4 (Cost management)

+ Manage supplier's on-going material cost for design and non-design performance
+ Follow GCM process to ensure design change cost is within target
+ Drive the process to eliminate waste in the value chain using Lean Deployment, Total Cost Management, Quality Operating Systems, etc
+ Prepare & lead commercial TVM reviews and ensure delivery of cost targets on current and future programs
+ Ability to leverage cost (8 Bin Analysis, End to End cost analysis, value stream mapping on key commodities etc)
+ Negotiation at an advanced level with minimal support
+ Support GWC team with warranty recovery

Responsibility 5 (Sourcing)

+ Execute/support in developing and maintaining full-service Suppliers capable of meeting quality, cost, timing and technology expectations
+ Execute/support the development and implementation of IMG strategies according to the GCT and GCBP defined strategy to meet sourcing objectives
+ Execute/support Global (CSS) commodity sourcing strategies, and ensure parts are sourced based on agreed CSS
+ Support strategic execution of BBBEE/AIDC/AITF/EUFTA roadmaps
+ Lead cross-functional teams in supplier resourcing actions