Logistics Buyer

Job Advert Summary

In support of IMSAf’s ongoing efforts to enhance organisational performance and provide employee development opportunities, the company is pleased to invite applications for Logistics Buyer in the Procurement and Logistics Department.

The incumbent of this role will negotiate and co-ordinate the procurement of logistics contracts and -services considering transformation, quality, service, technology and price to support all new and existing Inbound and Outbound logistics requirements for IMSAf, as well as costing studies for all Logistical moves.

ISUZU Motors South Africa reserves the right to appoint the successful candidate accordingly. Only applicants that meet the specified criteria will be considered. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who meet the requirements of the IMSAf Employment Equity Plan.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum 3-year commercial tertiary degree or diploma, such as a BCom, Purchasing Diploma, BEng, or an equivalent qualification in a related discipline.

• At least five years’ experience working in the manufacturing sector, preferably the automotive industry

• At least three years’ experience in a Purchasing/Procurement environment

• Knowledge of shipping incoterms

• Knowledge of supply chain process management and logistics contract management

• Knowledge of suppliers in logistical chain and industry

• Code 08 drivers license

• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP)

• Good negotiation skills – the ability to negotiate disputes and commercial agreements

• Ability to read simple drawings

• MRP and Material Master – knowledge and use

• Analytical ability to understand and solve problems at costing level

• Knowledge of supplier alternatives in industry and range of local products

• Logistics purchasing experience related to industry suppliers’ capabilities and process knowledge

• Familiar with logistics purchasing processes

• Must be able to travel locally and internationally

Duties and Responsibilities

• Procure Logistics services to support all Logistics requirements

  • Adhere to sourcing policies and procedures
  • Generate and evaluate rfq’s, allocate suitable suppliers to achieve best cost
  • Maintain and manage contract expirations and make timely sourcing recommendations
  • Act on consumable stores emergency list and source items accordingly
  • Place purchase orders and contracts on suppliers
  • Participate in global bids and offer necessary assistance on requests
  • Plan, develop and implement optimal supply chains for all new business requirements
  • Plan and develop a sourcing plan to support all Logistics service requirements

• Logistics Material cost optimization (LCO) and continuous improvement

  • Take leading role with stakeholder and supplier support to drive waste elimination and cost reduction initiatives
  • Review all intercontinental and local current and future Logistics pipelines in order to identify possible optimization and cost savings opportunities
  • Implement cost saving opportunities
  • Track performance to targets

• Negotiate and mitigate supplier commercial threats

  • Act as focal point to addressing any supplier contractual or commercial matters
  • Meet and discuss potential pricing impacts to ensure supplier alignment
  • Ensure requests are within contractual obligations
  • Negotiate price increases with suppliers with the aim of mitigating or reducing the value or deferring the implementation date of the price threat
  • Review with Manager for pre-approval and re-negotiate with suppliers as required
  • Validate price increase requests to ensure accuracy of dost driver assumptions

• Material performance reporting

  • Support the development of the logistics material budget for the forthcoming calendar year
  • Provide inputs into the material performance forecast by calculating anticipated price increase threats and cost saving opportunities
  • Manage material performance and supplier pricing adjustments to budget and forecast

• Support stakeholder needs

  • Support stakeholders with supplier performance – or any other issues and take necessary action if required
  • Support with respect to supplier compression, or introduction of a new supplier
  • Ensure stakeholders are informed of the purchasing polices with respect to single source, pre commitments and emergencies. Try to avoid such instances

• Supplier management

  • Ensure good relationship is maintained with suppliers relating to KPI’s, pricing queries and any other issues
  • Encourage strategic partnerships with contracted Logistics suppliers
  • Support supplier account and contract queries