Commodity Purchaser

SGD is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Commodity Purchaser to ensure that the Strategic and Operational Purchasing function conforms to relevant processes and procedures within the Business Process in the Global Management System (GMS). The incumbent will support and compliment the Supply Chain function within the organization and support Strategic and Operational improvement initiatives.

The role will be reporting to Procurement Specialist

Your role:

Purchasing

Assess and evaluate purchasing requirements to determine scheduling, purchasing volumes, bucketing of deliveries, and preferred suppliers

Evaluate proposals and select best sourcing channel based on adherence to quality and specification requirements, as well as lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Place Purchase Orders, secure order confirmations, and monitor delivery status

Overseeing Shipping and Receiving of material

Manage and resolve Supplier, Financial, Warehousing, Production and Customer-related queries

Manage and resolve discrepancies on goods, quantities and documentation

Provide timeous, correct and complete information and reporting to relevant stakeholders, external and internal

Agree and set performance goals, strive to meet and exceed

Ensure adherence to all Strategic/Procurement processes and procedures within GMS/BMS

Participate as Strategic procurement representative in product development/design and/or other projects/processes in order to ensure that procurement and supplier aspects are carefully considered

To participate as procurement representative in product development and other projects/processes in order to secure that procurement and supplier aspects are carefully considered in areas such as requirements definition, making decisions and developing procurement strategies

Be the prime commercial contact towards the suppliers within assigned product area/project

Monitor and follow up that suppliers meet their commitments in accordance with purchase orders and agreed terms and conditions

Ensure that required end-user-undertaking are provided to suppliers

Keep ERP system updated with supplier and purchasing data

Maintain good relationships with suppliers

Monitor and follow-up supplier performance

Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, leveraging preferred partnerships to secure priority access to inventory and expedited shipping

Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to strategically manage critical component inventory, minimizing lead times and mitigating supply chain risks

Proactively identify and resolve procurement challenges, utilizing creative problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset

Maintain clear and concise communication with engineers, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout the procurement process, providing regular updates and ensuring transparency

Report status, achievements, delays, errors, issues, threats and opportunities, in the prescribed reporting format and forums

Your profile

Required Knowledge:

Procurement experience within the electronics manufacturing domain

Good understanding of relevant Commercial Law, International Commercial law, Export and Import Control regulations, INCOTERMS and fiduciary responsibilities

Ability to work independently in the following areas: market analysis, procurement, negotiation, agreement management, business assessment, cost and risk analysis

Good knowledge about supplier markets, suppliers, products, customer requirements, business intelligence in general and the own Business area/unit operation in detail

Knowledge about strategic procurement, purchasing and project management processes

Ability to use relevant modules of the ERP system and other support systems.

Good knowledge about supplier markets, suppliers, products, customer requirements, business intelligence, Saab operations in general and the own Business area/unit operation in detail

Knowledge about quality and environmental systems and requirements.

Required Experience and Competencies:

7 years’ experience in an electronic manufacturing procurement environment.

Demonstrated competency in MS-Office Applications, ERP and MRP system

Supplier relationship collaboration/management, inventory management, development and compliance.

Full comprehension of Supply Chain strategies and policies and to act in accordance with those directions

Required Skills:

Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing

Good team working ability and capacity to drive a working process forward

Management ability, aptitude for building networks and very good cooperation and communication skills.

High capacity to acquire, apply and share knowledge

Good communication skills and ability to handle contacts by phone, letter, e-mail etc.

Ability to apply a structured working approach and consistent in using established processes and work instructions

Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or Equivalent

What you will be a part of

SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.

With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country’s defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.

If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal – to help protect people.

SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.