Our client in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry is seeking to employ a Series Buyer to join their company.
Duties include:

* Contribute to the identification and implementation of productivity actions (product / process) for cost reduction, in close coordination with Commodity teams and the plant.
* Monitor productivity performance for supplier perimeter through cross-functional teamwork in the plants under his/her responsibility (Such as productivity committees).
* Present to the plants management board the productivity plan and progress as on request.
* Challenge Commodity Buyers to achieve the Purchasing Budget for his/her plants
* For most critical topics, support the Supply Chain team to improve supplier deviation in Misdeliveries Per Million (MPM)
* Be involved in the kick off in program phase to prepare the start of Production. Lead transfers meetings with Program Buyers at the take-over stage.
* Lead negotiation for Engineering Change Requests within his/her perimeter, and product productivity, in close relationship with commodities.
* Initiate or create productivity for responsible suppliers for future years budget and strategic planning.
Minimum Requirements:

* National Diploma, Bachelors in Logistics, Business or Engineering
* Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing, production, or sales, within the automotive industry.
* Experience of successfully managing and negotiating contracts
Should you want to apply for the position, please send through your CV to the following email address and use the reference number for the position as the subject of the email
Email: [Email Address Removed]
Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of applying please consider your CV unsuccessful
*Desired Skills: *

* Verbal And Written Communication
* Interpersonal Skills
*Desired Work Experience: *

* 2 to 5 years
*Desired Qualification Level: *

* Diploma