Department: Purchasing
Type: Full Time/ Permanent
Ramsay Engineering would like to offer the opportunity to all employees who meet the requirements for the position that is available to apply.
Experience:
- 10 years’ experience in a Commercial (Sales / Procurement) role of middle or senior management in the Automotive Manufacturing industry.
- Previous working Experience in SYSPRO (ERP Systems).
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 (Critical),
- Diploma or Degree in Procurement / Supply Chain advantageous
Basic Function and Responsibilities
Basic Function:
- Ensure cost–effective procurement of materials that are sourced ethically to meet quantity, delivery and quality
Responsibilities:
Supplier Selection (Sourcing)
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- Source suppliers in accordance with the Group’s policies and procedures.
- Identify consolidation opportunities to build economies of scale in the supply base.
Supplier Monitoring (Performance)
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- Manage, prepare and send supplier performance scorecards monthly.
- Engage and implement development plans with poor performing suppliers.
Contract Management
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- Maintain the Group’s contract registers for material supply.
- Prepare and coordinate supply contracts with GM where contracts are not in place or invalid/outdated.
Cost Management
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- Prepare updates of agreed pricing on-time to minimise PPV.
- Analyse and assess pricing PPV and report monthly to GM.
- Carry-out benchmarking activities in accordance with agreed plans with GM.
- Analyse, negotiate and submit supplier APR’s to Sales and Marketing in accordance with customer specific timeframes.
- Risk Management
- Conduct supplier risk assessments in line with policies and procedures
Internal matrix customers:
- Sales and Marketing Department
- Finance Department,
- Logistics,
- Quality Department,
External customers:
- Suppliers
- Auditing Bodies
Job Specification
Technical skills and specialist knowledge:
- Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills (Critical)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
- Strong negotiating skills.
- Strong customer / supplier interface skills.
- Management and financial management knowledge.
- Technical knowledge of automotive components
Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No 55 of 1998 and any amendments thereto, Ramsay Engineering (PTY)LTD Internal Recruitment Policy as well as the Employment Equity Plan.
NB: If applicants have not received a response two weeks after the closing date, please accept that your applications have not been successful.