Procurement Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Process high volume of purchase order requests to support the vehicle maintenance workshop.
• Source parts, tools, components or services in line with cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Support the purchasing function and other departments; communicate any supply problems impacting operations.
• Act as interface between suppliers and departments on sourcing processes and new projects.
• Monitor and advise on issues presenting risk or opportunity to the organization.
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
• Provide analysis on new and existing costs and review cost reduction activities.
• Prepare reports and updates as required.
• Perform common business practices relating to purchase, pricing, terms, shipment, taxes, and payment for commodities and services.
• Work closely with others in procurement; review opportunities for continuous and business improvements.
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms with suppliers; review savings opportunities via procurement best practices.
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships; keep up good communications.
• Ensure professional and consistent approach in all supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies during negotiations and contract award process.
• Compile data on supplier performance for evaluation.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers; contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance.
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues.

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in any stream, or CIPS qualification.
• Minimum 5 years experience in procuring automotive components.
• Understanding of automotive processes and components.
• Familiarity with an integrated ERP system.
• Commercial and financial awareness, full understanding of customer order fulfilment.
• Experience working in a purchasing team, preferably automotive or manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown.
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and contribute to business improvements.
• Computer literate with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with careful attention to detail.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.