Local Commodity Buyer at Nissan Motor Corporation

• High level negotiation and ability to analyse trim parts cost breakdown.
• Focus is also on cost reduction planning. Establish a reliable economic source, agreed by APO for components to support NSA's local manufacturing operation as well as component export.
• Ensure all internal customer requirements are met by the local supplier (Quality, Delivery, Development, Management and Cost).

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

•          Diploma or Degree in Cost Accounting / Supply Chain Management / Industrial Engineering
•          3 - 5 years’ experience in the Manufacturing / Automotive industry
•          Preferably in Purchasing with an understanding of Technical Drawings and Tooling

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

•          Purchasing original parts
•          Cost management and reduction
•          Localization
•          Development of supplier network (optimization)
•          Value Analysis
•          Localization and Bench marking
•          New model development and sourcing
•          Supplier Management

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE

MAJOR ACTIVITIES

•          Understanding of the interdependency of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Design and Management
•          Financial / Purchasing procedures
•          Technical Experience critical
•          Costing knowledge (Analysis and Validation)
•          Project Management experience
•          Ability to work cross functionally
•          Localization and Bench marking
•          Good communication skills (written and verbal)
•          Strong Negotiation skills on all levels
•          Advanced MS Excel
•          Procurement analysis and Validation
•          Understanding Cost drivers
•          Cost breakdown Analysis
•          Understanding of Commercial Law
•          Supplier base optimisation