Purchasing Strategy Leader (Vehicle components)

• The Commodity Strategy Leader (CSL) possesses the most in depth and overall breadth of knowledge relating to Purchasing Commodities at an operational level.
• The position supports the Buying team in ensuring that all items and services are purchased at the best price with due regard to quality, delivery and sustainability in accordance with all applicable laws and due consideration of Group purchasing procedures.
• The CSL provides strategic and problem-solving input into the Commodity, relating to suppliers, material groups, sourcing, presentations, and negotiations both locally, and across brands and regions.
• The CSL also aligns with the other CSL’s within Purchasing on alignment of strategic thinking and cross-commodity optimization

• Create and develop supplier strategies for the Commodity by aligning within the team and CSL’s to have a balanced supplier portfolio and reduce risks and dependencies.
• Create and develop sourcing strategies for the Commodity by aligning within the cross divisional team and material group management / e-class to achieve the best localization outcome.
• Engage with other CSL’s to achieve cross-commodity optimizations in all areas (cost, strategies, suppliers, presentations, …)
• Assume responsibility for large value projects by using specialist experience to ensure efficient and professional completion of the task.
• Establish business plans through action timelines which will ensure the achievement of commodity objectives (MBO) and take corrective action where necessary.
• Assisting the Line Manager to organize and control the work process by developing objectives and the subsequent measurement, evaluation and correction of the work performed to achieve set objectives.
• Provide support and train buyers by using existing training material with the sourcing process, supplier negotiations, project implementation, whilst always considering BBBEE and AITF requirements and general struggling points in order to support the achievement of the commodity objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate all commercial, specification, legal and delivery aspects through regular feedback meetings, in order to achieve the commodity objectives.
• Prevent potential line stoppages by providing specialist know-how in assisting buyers with immediate and remedial actions to secure production.
• Prepare departmental reports by recording all required statistical data to track progress against key objectives and identify corrective measures where necessary.
• Manage and monitor the raw material forecast and risk in line with Group Strategy in order to support the team in achieving the optimal negotiation outcome for the company.

• A National Diploma/ Degree in the following disciplines – Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance or Business Management.
• Minimum 5 years’ purchasing experience in the automotive or related industry
• Significant knowledge of Purchasing policies, procedures and legal requirements in respect of the Commodity.
• Advanced strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent planning and prioritization capability.
• Advanced negotiating competence.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Fact-based decision-making skills.
• Advanced Commercial, Technical and Legal knowledge and understanding.
• Project management skills.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent computer literacy, especially MS Office package.
• Conflict management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical data.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Structured problem-solving skills

• 1 Year Harness Purchasing experience

• Please ensure that you upload a copy of your ID and Qualifications to be considered for this position.
• Applications must be submitted to by no later than 4th September 2025

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