Sales & Purchasing Manager

Job Responsibilities: Plausibility check and preparation of offers according to specific customer requirements Comprehensive coordination of the offer phase and project launch Interdisciplinary, cross-location cooperation with other departments, esp. Customer Programs, CoCs and Operations to ensure efficient processing of K1 and K2 Strategic customer development based on agreed targets Negotiation of offers with customers Continuous project support from kick-off, through milestone reviews to project completion Documentation of project progress Conducting the annual price negotiations and/or business plan agreements Support of the production plants and SHEQ in case of complaints, if required Preparation of the company internal profitability tables Identify trends in supply markets and evaluate opportunities and risks and derive purchasing strategies from them Observing the purchasing strategies of competitors Evaluate potential suppliers, establish and support them Negotiating with suppliers Strategic negotiation management for the conclusion of international framework agreements Negotiating price adjustments Optimizing the supplier portfolio Reporting Support of the purchasing controlling Job Requirements: Matric Degree/Diploma (preferably Purchasing Management or Business Management) At least 5 years Sales Management experience in automotive environment Strong business acumen with regards to cost consciousness, efficiency improvement Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Strong negotiating skills Knowledge in business intelligence portals and capable to generate own reports Advanced knowledge in MS Office programmes Excellent time management, people management, organizational and planning skills

Location: Portelizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 7/10/2025