LOCAL COMMODITY BUYER at Nissan Motor Corporation

PURPOSE / DETAILS OF THE JOB
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

INTERNAL APPLICATIONS

• Please follow these steps to apply:
• All suitable candidates can submit their applications on [email protected]
• The position name and reference APO2019  must be quoted in the subject line of the email, when you submit your application  

The closing date for all applications is 08 February  2020