Temp Buyer – P&A

Volkswagen Group

. Plan, source, develop and maintain components to ensure a commercially competitive advantage for Volkswagen Group South Africa .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeKariega • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers to ensure competitive advantage in the automotive industry. Proficient in financial analysis, project management, and effective communication to support business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Purchasing ExperienceNegotiation SkillsFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementSupplier Management

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Production ComponentsCosting AbilityTechnical Data InterpretationAPDP PrinciplesNIPP Principles

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsPresentation SkillsConflict Management SkillsSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

MS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

National DiplomaDegree in PurchasingDegree in LogisticsDegree in CommerceDegree in FinanceDegree in Business ManagementTechnical Qualification

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustrySupplier IndustryBuyer Business PlanComponent ReadinessSOP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, source, develop and maintain components to ensure a commercially competitive advantage for Volkswagen Group South Africa
Source local and imported production components and tooling
Conduct RFQs, analyse quotations and establish benchmark pricing
Negotiate pricing, contracts and supplier cost adjustments
Develop and manage local and international suppliers
Manage tooling, supplier capacity and component readiness to SOP
Support engineering changes and quality improvements
Present sourcing recommendations to management committees
Ensure components are approved and introduced into production or export
Develop and implement a buyer business plan supporting commodity objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

National Diploma or Degree in Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management, or a technical qualification (Polymer, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Quality, Operations or Production Management)
Minimum 3 years purchasing experience in the automotive or supplier industry
Experience with production components (advantageous)
Good understanding of APDP and NIPP principles
Strong negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills
Good presentation skills and MS Office proficiency
Financial analysis and costing ability
Business Management and Project management skills
Customer interface and Conflict management skills
Ability to interpret technical data
Self-motivated and driven
German language proficiency (advantageous)
Updated CV, certified copies of qualifications, and certified copy of ID document required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive packages
Benefits
Flexible Working model
Community Support
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