Local Sourcing Manager (Modderfontein) at MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Description

• Optimize Bus Body, Truck and Bus Chassis material cost.
• Ensure Sourcing strategy targets are met.
• Drive company BBBEE supplier base, ensure compliance.
• Update & enforce Procurement policy & procedure.
• Manage Supplier performance in conjunction with respective business divisions.
• Align business cases with Buyers in Germany.
• Issue, manage and adjudicate tenders/RFQs, RFPs for existing materials.
• Present cases at MAN Sourcing Committee in Germany.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics or Business Administration.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of BBBEE processes.
• Computer Literate.
• Technical experience in a Manufacturing/assembly environment.
• Flexible, active and forward thinking.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• Pro-active, highly motivated in achieving set objective.
• Work well under pressure and maintain good customer relations.
• Analytical and strategic skills to identify problems thereafter solve them.
• High level communication, interpersonal relations and negotiation skills.

Experience:

• Experience in a similar role in the automotive industry - 3 years.
• Experience of ESA - 1 year.
• Finance experience highly advantageous - 1 year.

Closing Date: 30 September 2025