Indirect Buyer

Job Advert Summary

In support of IMSAf’s ongoing efforts to enhance organisational performance and provide employee development opportunities, the company is pleased to invite applications for an Indirect Buyer in Procurement and Logistics Department.

The incumbent of this role will negotiate, co-ordinate and audit the procurement of Indirect Procurement contracts and services prioritising but not limited to media and advertising, considering governance, transformation, quality, service, technology, and price are met to support all new and existing requirements for IMSAf.

Isuzu Motors South Africa reserves the right to appoint the successful candidate accordingly. Only applicants that meet the specified criteria will be considered. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who meet the requirements of the IMSAf Employment Equity Plan.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum three-year commercial tertiary degree or diploma (BCOM, Purchasing Diploma, Marketing Diploma);
• At least 5 years’ experience working in the manufacturing sector
• At least 3 years’ experience in a Marketing related environment
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Procurement related environment and 2years experience with auditing processes
• Experience of Legal Agreement terms and application thereof
• Knowledge of suppliers in the Marketing industry relating (but not limited to) to advertising and media
• Knowledge of processes in the advertising and media field relating to planning, buying and auditing
• Experience with costing studies, from budget quote to final invoice
• Driver's license
• Must be able to travel locally and internationally
• Flexibility to changes in work content
• Needs to work overtime as required to meet deadlines

• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP)
• Advanced analytical ability to understand and solve problems at costing level
• Advanced negotiation skills – the ability to negotiate disputes and commercial agreements
• Knowledge of supplier alternatives in industry and range of local products
• Timely and quality decision making
• Leading Auditing Skills
• Business Acumen

Duties and Responsibilities

• Procure and maintain Indirect services and products (prioritizing but not limited to media/advertising) to support all Stakeholders
• Maintain and manage contract expirations and make timely sourcing recommendations
• Participate in budget quote bids and offer necessary assistance on requests to stakeholders and suppliers
• Manage all Supplier contracts, rate profiles, savings file, budget file and sourcing timelines to reflect current pricing and status
• Indirect Material cost optimization (ICO) and continuous improvement
• Take leading role with stakeholder and supplier support to drive waste elimination and cost reduction initiatives
• Negotiate and mitigate supplier commercial threats and budget quotes, as well as payment deviations.
• Manage budget performance and supplier pricing adjustments to budget and forecast
• Pre- and post campaign auditing
• Ensure regular visits to suppliers to show support and investigate waste elimination
• Support the Company’s directive relating to Transformation by identifying, developing and allocating spend with complying suppliers
• Support stakeholder needs
• Ensure stakeholders are informed of the procurement policies with respect to single source, pre commitments, emergencies, payment deviations and audit activities