Senior Buyer - JHB at UD Trucks

• As a buyer in UDT IPS (Indirect Products and Services) you will be challenged to deliver value to the organization taking a TCO (Total Cost Ownership) perspective. In Purchasing we deliver on all KPI’s meaning, quality, cost, delivery, feature, sustainability, technical solution, risk, governance, and compliance. We are often in a position where we need to challenge both internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the company, so stakeholder management and communication is critical in this position.
• We make sure UD Trucks get the best products and services, so if you are looking for challenges in your career and you are ready to go the extra mile, this might be the right place for you to develop into a true purchasing professional.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead, negotiate and execute sourcing and purchasing activities.
• Execute on purchasing processes to generate business value and compliance
• Supplier management (establish relationship, managing requirements, communicating clearly with suppliers)
• Own the purchasing contract roadmaps and responsible for its renewal/extension
• Develop segment business strategy in the selective segments together with the respective stakeholders to support UD Trucks strategic objectives.
• Drive and develop Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) plans for the Suppliers and manage supplier performance reviews with suppliers and stakeholders through business review meeting or operational performance review to maintain the competitiveness and the appropriate performance level.
• Perform daily operational purchasing activities / Purchase Order management
• Contribute to the Segment administration/Supplier Base Management regularly
• Act as “Business Consultant” in related purchasing issues to generate the added value to the stakeholders
• Drive business synergies and continuous improvement with benchmarking, customer feedback, networking, market Intelligence, best practice sharing across the globe.
• Prepare and report Key Performance Indicators development to key stakeholders
• Coach and support other team members in the day-to-day work in order to maximize team performance
• Drive sourcing and supplier recommendation to improve BBBEE performance
• Collaborate and drive opportunities for Supplier and Enterprise Development to improve BBBEE performance 

Minimum qualifications

Qualifications:

• Advance Diploma Purchasing & Supply or a Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing or Business Administration

Experience:

• Minimal 5+ years of experience in purchasing and prefer in indirect purchasing
• Experience in Supplier Selection processes
• Experience in projects, preferably as Project Manager leading business and people
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Strong negotiation skills
• Financial and cost management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, proactive and positive attitude with the owner’s mentality
• Adaptability and agility to the changes around you