Senior Productivity Buyer

Faurecia
Pretoria, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Driving & Transport
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Job Description

  • The Series Buyer is responsible for improving the supplier performance in production (quality, cost, delivery) for several plants, in line with purchasing strategy.

The main missions of the role are:

  • Contribute to the identification and implementation of productivity actions (product / process) for cost reduction, in close coordination with Commodity teams.
  • Monitor productivity performance for supplier perimeter through cross-functional teamwork in the plants under his/her responsibility (i.e. productivity committees). Present to the plants management board the productivity plan
  • Challenge Commodity Buyers to achieve the Purchasing Budget for his/her plants.
  • For most critical topics, support the Supply Chain team to improve supplier deviation in mis deliveries Per Million (MPM)
  • Be involved in the kickoff in program phase to prepare the start of Production. Lead transfers meetings with Program Buyers at the take-over. 
  • Lead negotiation for Engineering Change Requests within his/her perimeter, and product productivity, in close relationship with commodities. 

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Education Level: 

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business. 
  • Specialization in international purchasing or supply chain preferred

Experience : 

  • Minimum 3 years experience in purchasing, production, quality or sales. 
  • Automotive experience preferred. 

Skills and competencies :

  • Knowledge of productivity / lean management methodology
  • Knowledge of production, quality and logistics
  • English fluency
  • Ability to work in matrix organization.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Nice to have: Knowledge of products and technology. Supplier audit process and quality management

Closing Date: 30th October 2026 

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You'll apply on Faurecia's own site before 28 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria, Gauteng
CategoryDriving & Transport
Experience3+ years
Posted29 October 2026
Closing Date28 November 2026
Faurecia
Pretoria, Gauteng

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