Shatterprufe® is the leading manufacturer and distributor of OE Auto and aftermarket replacement glass products. The company manufactures genuine Shatterprufe® laminated windscreens and Armourplate® toughened automotive safety glass products. Three automotive glass plants manufacture over 4 million pieces of laminated and toughened glass a year for customers worldwide. Shatterprufe® products are installed by Original Motor manufacturers in Southern Africa.
A vacancy for a Specialist Buyer has arisen at Corporate in Port Elizabeth. This is a Junior Management position reporting to the Materials Manager in the Purchasing Department.
Main job purpose
To take overall accountability for selecting and negotiating with approved vendors and placing purchase orders in response to product, materials, supply requirements, stock movement and control thereof as established by various departments within the organisation at optimal costs to meet business and customer requirements to efficiently and timeously support production and overall purchasing strategy .
Main Objective
To support internal clients by adding value to bottom line (including cost and quality) through strategic sourcing, procurement and supplying direct materials on an ongoing basis to support production in order for to meet their deadlines in line with set targets and customer expectations.
To select and negotiate with approved vendors and placing purchase orders in response to supply requirements to drive cost efficiency.
To implement buying strategies by working with cross-functional teams to develop sourcing and vendor management strategy in order to improve quality and cost efficiency.
To assess and report on the specific category and contract spend, by conducting regular total cost analyses to track performance results in a continuous cycle to support the business in driving decision making around cost-reduction opportunities.
To assist in developing, reviewing and implementing purchasing and contract management policies and procedures in line with business requirements.
To regularly liaise with suppliers, secures and review bids with supervisor / manager before placing orders in line with quality, price, shelf life and profitability objectives.
To ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support decision making for the business.
To regularly review IBP system (customer releases) for future planned production and manage the availability of stock for future production requirements to minimise unforeseen problems.
To co-ordinate and verify the procurement and invoicing process to ensure that suppliers and contractors are paid correctly and timeously.
To liaise and build effective working relationships with key stakeholders including suppliers and contractors in order to improve services, quality and cost efficiency.
To manage the off-site warehouse by directing activities and monitoring performance to ensure efficient service delivery to manufacturing sites.
Critical job requirements
Qualification(s)
Grade 12
National Diploma in Logistics Management or equivalent
Knowledge
INCO Terms
Warehousing and Storage (receipts and FIFO standards)
Transportation regulations and procedures
SAP system
Knowledge of sourcing new suppliers and products
Knowledge of market research and trend analysis
Costing and estimating acumen
Skills
Communication skills (verbal and written)
Interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills
Decision Making skills
Planning and Organising Skills
Analytical Skills
Numerical Skills
Experience
7 years experience in Specialist Buyer / Senior Buyer / Import Specialist Buyer role
5 years in a manufacturing environment in procurement role
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