Join Faurecia's YES Graduate Programme in South Africa as a Purchasing Admin Trainee. Contribute to the automotive industry's evolution, gain hands-on experience, and propel your career forward. Apply now!
Introduction:
Discover an exciting opportunity to join Faurecia's Purchasing Admin Trainee Programme in South Africa 2024. Embrace the transformative trends in the automotive sector while shaping a sustainable future. Learn more about this dynamic role below.
Main Body:
Are you ready to embark on a journey shaping the future of mobility? Faurecia, a pioneer in innovative automotive solutions, invites passionate individuals to join its Purchasing Admin Trainee Programme in South Africa. As the automotive industry undergoes rapid transformation, Faurecia remains at the forefront, developing cutting-edge solutions for cleaner and smarter mobility.
As a Purchasing Admin Trainee, you'll be immersed in the heart of Faurecia's operations, supporting the purchasing team in Port Elizabeth/Uitenhage. Over a 12-month period as part of the YES Programme, you'll play a vital role in driving productivity and cost reduction initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing administrative support to the purchasing department, aligning with strategic objectives.
- Contributing to the identification and implementation of productivity actions for cost reduction.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to monitor supplier performance in the plants.
- Assisting in achieving the Purchasing Budget for assigned plants.
Qualifications and Experience:
To thrive in this role, you'll ideally possess:
- A National Diploma or bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Limited experience required, with knowledge of productivity/lean management methodologies advantageous.
- Familiarity with production, quality, and logistics processes beneficial.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in English (spoken, written, and reading).
- A track record of academic excellence, with a minimum of 70% overall achievement.
- Previous registration with the YES Youth Programme is not permitted.
- Compliance with YES regulations.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV, academic transcripts, qualifications, and ID copies via the online portal before the deadline on 18 March 2024. Please ensure all required documents are included, as incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted for interviews. If you do not receive a response within two weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
