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Senior Buyer (Auto manufacturing)

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Durban Full-day Full-time

Description:

Our client is a manufacturer of automotive components for the OEM based in Durban. They are looking for a Senior Buyer

Brief Role Description

To ensure that the company operates effectively by sourcing raw material on time & in full as per the production requirements.

Key Duties:

Cost Control

Monitor Raw Material Budget & Spend Cost Reduction Activities & Projects Monitor and minimize price variances Supplier Price and Payment Term Negotiation Expediting of raw material and components as per budget and price Ensure supplier price updates are implemented as agreement Monitor stock holding of outsourced suppliers within stock policy

Supplier Management

Monitor supplier delivery performance (OTIF) daily Manage supplier agreements (Supply agreement & SLA) for direct material / component suppliers Manage BBBEE compliance for all suppliers Monthly reporting supplier performance Manage supplier risk Expediting Generate purchase orders as per production requirements Ensure supplier receives and accept orders Follow up and resolve shortages and late deliveries (Raw material and components) Notify management regarding any late delivery / shortages that can cause a risk to production Manage outsourced parts and raw material stock Administration Generate and update raw material budget and ensure all info is accurate as per policies and targets Generate supplier forecasts and send to suppliers Manage supplier RFQs Ensure all Purchasing procedures and processes are updated and filed as per company policy Assist with department / finance queries Department reporting

Qualification and Experience requirements

Degree in Purchasing / Supply Chain 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment Knowledge of working with an MRP system Knowledge of Syspro, MS Excel, MRP System Import & Export Knowledge


23 Jan 2026;   from: gumtree.co.za

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