Purchasing Manager

Diploma/Degree in Purchasing Management or equivalent Minimum 3 years management experience Minimum 5 years purchasing experience in the automotive environment Minimum 5 years experience in a technical environment, financial analysis, material control and sales/marketing SAP experience Technical aptitude - component and manufacturing processes Supplier contracts and risk analysis Legal knowledge for contract negotiations & strong negotiation skills High business acumen and commercial knowledge, including ethics Planning and coordinating High level of communication skills (written and verbal) Strategic and management skills