Purchaser - Brits at Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Main responsibilities

Tender Management.

• Draft RFQ/RFP documents and issue tenders to the market
• Manage the end to end tender process.
• Ensure alignment with Bridgestone procurement policy and procedures.

Savings Implementation.

• Deliver on the savings plan and track on results
• Manage the RFQ/RFP to ensure savings target is met

Understand and Manage TCO

• Understanding of Incoterms, Exchange Rate, Forward Cover
• Negotiate and manage supplier Payment terms

Supplier Relationship Management.

• Manage Pricing negotiations and Price Locks with suppliers according topolicy and procedures
• Manage Supplier lead times and performance according to policy and procedures
• Develop supplier KPIs with stakeholders and cross functional teams
• Ensure supplier performs according to KPIs and expectations

Supplier Performance Management.

• Coordinate and ensure monthly meetings with key suppliers are taking place
• Manage and Report back on supplier performance on a monthly basis

Stakeholder Management.

• Understanding of Stakeholder requirements and ensure effective delivery and turnaround time
• Effective communication with Stakeholders
• Manage effective cross functional teams throughout the sourcing process

Contracts Management.

• Ensure suppliers have contracts/SLAs in place following sourcing activities
• Ensure Contracts are tracked and reviewed as required
• Manage the contracts register and update all stakeholders
• Ensure effective and measurable KPIs are included in contracts

Required capabilities

• Analytical Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Strong and Effective Negotiations
• Stakeholder Management
• Customer satisfaction
• Supplier Management,

Education:

• Minimum requirement is a Diploma in Purchasing Management .
• BCOM/ Degree in Procurement /Logistics/Supply Chain Management would be advantageous.
• CIPS/SAPICS qualification a requirement
• Project Management qualification an advantage
• Experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, Industrial industry an advantage
• Experience in tender management a requirement