MANAGER: PURCHASING PARTS & MATERIALS

Key job functions: Manage and coordinate the activities of a team of specialists in respect of:

• Strategic Sourcing: Market research to development a database that supports the creation of commodity strategies for future model sourcing
• Strategic Sourcing: Project manage the implementation of commodity strategies
• Cost (Components): Manage strategy to achieve cost reduction targets
• Cost (Cost Down Target Adherence): Manage and support team members in the achievement of departmental cost down targets
• Project Delivery (Admin Strategy, Management for Corporate Functioning): Provide accurate departmental reports to management per agreed date and presentation style
• Quality and Stable Supply (Supplier Management): Support Company targets on Cost, Quality and Delivery, and manage supplier relationships and improvement programmes
• Quality and Stable Supply (Supplier Management): Review individual development plans for team members, identify and provide training needs, and develop and coach team members
• Business Reformation (Governance Compliance): Manage policy and procedures in line with legislation and company governance.

Requirements:

• A relevant NQF 6 (360 credits) on the 8 level framework in Commerce plus 2 years’ Purchasing Specialist Level 1, or technical qualification plus equivalent relevant experience in a related discipline
• Managerial experience in a purchasing/project environment within the vehicle manufacturing industry or automotive component manufacturing sector would be an advantage
• Computer literacy in Excel (advanced), Word and PowerPoint (intermediate)
• A track record of leadership abilities.

Competencies:

• Information gathering and analysis
• Creativity, innovation and integrity
• Planning and organising
• Communication and creation of strategies
• Situational analysis and balanced decision-making
• Perseverance and personal dedication
• Problem solving and cost negotiation
• Utilisation of resources and work methods
• Management framework and systems utilisation
• People management, development and performance review.

Please forward a detailed, updated CV via e-mail, including current remuneration details and copies of qualifications, to Megan Smith at msmith14@toyota.co.za Please quote the relevant reference number in the subject line.