Job Description

Our client in the automotive manufacturing industry requires a Supply Chain Analyst (Snr Buyer) for the manufacturing component plant. Reporting into the GM Supply Chain

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:-

• Carry out the defined sourcing strategy (e.g., category analysis, negotiation, selection & contracting).
• Understand business requirements and develop a strategic procurement plan for assigned spend with guidance from the GM: Supply Chain.
• Analyse the category spend, supply market and utilize the cost models created by the GM: Finance.
• Conduct the clients RFI/Q processes and support in negotiations with suppliers, business stakeholders and internal clients to select suppliers and draft suitable contracts with service/delivery agreements.
• Compile procurement motivations for approval of RFI/Q awards ensuring compliance with client procurement policy and procedures.

• CIPS NQF 6
• Function xe2x80x93 3+ yearsxe2x80x99 experience in strategic sourcing
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Industry xe2x80x93 Experience in freight, metal, automotive industry

• Academic xe2x80x93 Analytical skill, Operations management skill, Commercial acumen, Project Management, Problem solving, relevant 3-year tertiary qualification
• Leadership xe2x80x93 Owning it! Taking the Client's perspective, Influencing others, Driving long-term results, Developing others.
• Personal Effectiveness xe2x80x93Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning
• Pragmatism xe2x80x93 with an ability to think conceptually while maintaining a cost conscious and practical approach to using time and resources.
• Self-management xe2x80x93 with attention to detail and strong ability to execute and follow through.

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