Project Buyer

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Job Ref

957488

Date posted

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Location

Kariega, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

A well-established organisation is seeking a motivated and results-driven Projects Buyer to join its Project Planning team based in Kariega. This role is suited to a procurement professional with strong project planning, budgeting, and stakeholder management experience who can successfully coordinate projects, manage procurement activities, and ensure key project objectives are achieved. Key Responsibilities Compile and manage material cost and investment budgets for new and existing projects. Monitor, maintain and report on project investment budgets. Coordinate investment approval processes through local and group forums. Support annual planning activities and budgeting processes. Track and report on local content targets and project progress. Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure parts availability, costing, capacity and investment requirements are met. Represent Procurement in product team meetings and contribute to project decision-making. Ensure standardised procurement workflows are followed and project milestones are achieved. Minimum Requirements Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Logistics, Project Management, Economics, Finance or Business Management. 3–5 years' procurement experience within the automotive or related manufacturing industry. Knowledge of procurement processes, project planning principles and relevant industry policies. Strong financial analysis and costing skills. Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management abilities. Self-motivated with strong organisational, multitasking and interpersonal skills. Above-average computer literacy. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be retained on our database for future opportunities that may match your profile. Candidates are also welcome to submit their CVs directly to or register on our website at for consideration for future roles.