Purchasing Trainee/Intern Eastern Cape

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-

As a Purchasing Trainee/Intern at Faurecia, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance and contribute to the development of the company's purchasing strategy. Key responsibilities include monitoring supplier performance, supporting productivity initiatives, and ensuring adherence to company information security policies. To excel in this role, you should have a relevant education and experience in purchasing or supply chain management, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to data protection and risk management.

**Job Title:** Purchasing Trainee/Intern **Company:** Faurecia

**Role Overview:**

As a Purchasing Trainee/Intern at Faurecia, you will play a vital role in enhancing supplier performance across production sites, specifically in areas such as delivery, cost, and quality. This position will provide a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of our purchasing strategy and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive productivity improvements.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Collaborate with the commodity/productivity team and plant staff to identify and implement initiatives aimed at reducing costs and improving productivity. - Monitor supplier performance across production sites through cross-functional team efforts, focusing on key metrics such as delivery, cost, and quality. - Support the productivity team in achieving the purchasing budget and contributing to the overall success of the organization. - Participate in the preparation and kick-off of new production program phases, ensuring a smooth start to production. - Foster a culture of strong cybersecurity within the organization, promoting awareness and best practices among staff members. - Ensure adherence to company information security policies, procedures, and standards, identifying, reporting, and mitigating potential cyber security risks that may impact business operations. - Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to support data privacy and confidentiality requirements, in line with applicable legislation and company policies. - Participate in cybersecurity awareness initiatives and training programs, staying up-to-date with the latest best practices and technologies. - Take responsibility for the secure handling, storage, and transmission of company and customer information, working closely with IT and relevant stakeholders to implement and maintain effective cybersecurity controls.

**Your Profile and Competencies:**

To excel in this role, you will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or a Business-related field. - Minimum one year of experience in a related field, with a strong understanding of productivity/lean management methodologies. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. - Familiarity with products and technology, ensuring you can navigate our operations with ease. - A strong commitment to data protection, confidentiality, and risk management, reflecting our organization's values and priorities.