Purchasing Trainee/intern

Forvia

Pretoria, South Africa
On-site
Supplier performance improvement
Cost reduction initiatives
Productivity plan presentation
The YES Purchasing Graduate will be responsible for assisting in improving the supplier performance in production (quality, cost, delivery) for the plant, in line with purchasing strategy

Job Summary

  • The YES Purchasing Graduate will be responsible for assisting in improving the supplier performance in production (quality, cost, delivery) for the plant, in line with purchasing strategy.
  • Contribute to the identification and implementation of productivity actions (product / process) for cost reduction, in close coordination with Commodity teams and the plant.
  • At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.

Matching Summary

The YES Purchasing Graduate will be responsible for assisting in improving the supplier performance in production (quality, cost, delivery) for the plant, in line with purchasing strategy.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supplier performance improvement
  • Cost reduction initiatives
  • Productivity plan presentation
  • Engineering Change Requests negotiation
  • Sustainable mobility technology

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Autonomy and accountability
  • Fairness and respect
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Lifelong learners

Key Requirements

  • National Diploma, Bachelor's or Master’s degree
  • 1-2 years' experience in purchasing
  • Experience in automotive industry
  • Proficient in English
  • Between 18 and 35 years of age

Work Rights

Not specified

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