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Buyer Uitenhage
Job Location:
Job Location:
Uitenhage - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client in the Automotive Manufacturing industry is seeking to employ a Buyer to join their team based in Kariega (Uitenhage).
Exciting Opportunity:
Join a dynamic Procurement team where you will play a key role in sourcing production components driving localisation initiatives improving cost competitiveness and ensuring uninterrupted production. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a leading automotive manufacturing environment while advancing your procurement career.Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Purchasing Logistics Commerce Finance Business Management or a technical qualification (Electrical Mechanical Mechatronics Quality Operations or Production Management).
- Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience within the automotive manufacturing or supplier industry.
- Strong experience with production components.
- Electrical harness experience and technical data knowledge will be advantageous.
- Sound negotiation problem-solving and conflict management skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Advanced computer literacy particularly in Microsoft Excel.
- Good understanding of financial analysis costing and business/project management principles.
- Strong customer interaction and relationship management skills.
- German language proficiency will be advantageous.
- Self-motivated driven and able to work independently.
Responsibilities:
- Source production components and manage RFQs supplier quotations and negotiations.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and benchmark supplier pricing.
- Present sourcing recommendations and decisions to relevant committees.
- Manage supplier readiness production capacity and tooling requirements.
- Ensure engineering changes are implemented within agreed timelines.
- Support production quality and logistics teams in resolving supplier-related issues.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply.
- Contribute to localisation initiatives and continuous procurement improvements.
- Ensure procurement activities support business objectives quality standards and production requirements.
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