Specialist Purchasing Planning & Admin at Toyota

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

The above position exists in the PUD Commercial Division responsible for OE Parts. The incumbent will be responsible for the functions listed below:

Optimum Component and Raw Material Sourcing

• Analyse and create cost estimates
• Develop global understanding and expertise of relevant component sources
• Sourcing to be in line with TSAM preferential suppliers, prioritising BBBEE compliant suppliers

Cost Management

• Analyse and create cost estimates to ensure best cost to TSAM incl Benchmarking
• Identification & follow through of manufacturing improvements, cost reduction and localisation ideas/potential
• Regular presentations on Suppliers cost reduction activities as well as plans to achieve targets

Project Management

• Creation of detail activity plans, regular follow up & reporting on progress
• Lead cross functionally studies,  ensuring project milestone achievement (Cost & timing)

Supplier Management, Governance & Administration

• Represent TSAM as the key Commercial window
• Undertake a Project Approach to all Commercial aspects of the Purchasing function
• Utilise broad analytical knowledge in order to prepare Budgets, accruals & other related commercial items
• Ensure all company policies & procedures are adhered to (Compliance)

People development & adhoc functions

• Act as mentor/coach to selected individuals ensuring required skill level knowledge transfer
• Support/Act in surrounding posts when required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum NQF 6 (Engineering/Commercial/Supply chain)
• Computer Literacy: Microsoft Systems and SAP
• Preferred 3-5 years Purchasing experience (Automotive/Manufacturing)
• Project management experience

COMPETENCIES:

• Accurate information gathering and analysis.
• Awareness and commitment to our vision.
• Awareness of situations and decisiveness.
• Communication and sharing of mid to long term plans.
• Creation of innovative vision.
• Establishing framework and systems for organizational review.
• Feedback of evaluation results and long term development of others.
• Perseverance.
• Strategic re-allocation of resources and review of work methods.
• Suitable assignment and objective performance review.