BMW Group

Specialist, QMP Buyer – Indirect Purchasing

BMW Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: South Africa

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About the role

  • Responsible for purchasing activities as per BMW Group SA Purchasing Instruction and deliver results inclusive of the transparent reporting of purchasing activities.
  • Responsible for target achievement in the South African market considering the four-dimensional targets (costs, quality, flexibility, innovation).
  • Lead various local purchasing projects to ensure the procurement of goods and services, meeting the requirements of the process partners and guaranteeing the timelines agreed with all involved departments of the BMW Group.
  • Pro-active support to business departments and lead the tender process while ensuring compliance with the BMW Group & Local purchasing process guidelines.
  • Monitor the reliability, quality and performance of the suppliers to improve the supplier performance together with support from the business departments regarding technical aspects.
  • Own the project objective, deliver results, and ensure damage avoidance (e.g., financial, compliance, reputational risks) affecting the company through appropriate and timely initiation of escalation measures in co-ordination with business department.
  • Support the team by effective Implementation, adaptation, and communication to enable successful functioning of the department.
  • Any other Adhoc tasks that maybe required from time to time.

Requirements

  • BSc / B Eng (Mechanical, Industrial, or equivalent), BCom Degree.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Engineering (or) Marketing (or) Commercial project environment preferably in the automotive industry.
  • Working experience in SAP will be preferred.
  • MS Office.
  • Project Management skills.
  • Team player.
  • Business communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical and negotiation skills.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
BScB EngBCom Degree