Proposals Administrator

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future?

We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make a difference. It’s a big responsibility, and we are committed to making an impactful positive change. We need your skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials and technology needed for a better future.

Come see the FLSmidth difference.

Department

You will be part of the Sub-Saharan Africa, Proposals Team who are dedicated to implementing sustainable solutions for our customers. By joining this team, you will have the chance to work in a multinational organization and in an environment involving different cultures and different challenges.

Purpose of the Role

To ensure that the proposals administration activities are efficiently executed and controlled, to promote order intake, sound business relationships, and a healthy product market within the company. To continuously assist in improving Proposals efficiency, and to contribute strongly to the overall company result, culture, and development.

Your Responsibilities

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
- This role will entail handling RFQ received from clients and creating Proposals for our local Team.- Close liaison with the external Site Sales team and Key Account Managers to support achievement of the Order Intake sales budget and margin expectancy.- Ensure that enquiries are registered and distributed to applicable departments timeously, and to prepare accurate tender documents and pricing in line with company guidelines for presentation within tender closing dates.- Submission of Reports relating to RFQ and Purchase Orders Received.- Create and maintain excellent customer relationships through prompt response to customer’s needs.- Maintain and develop good supplier relationships that enhance the company’s ability to obtain- competitive prices.- Communicates with and influences peers across the teams.- Ensure complete and accurate order handovers to the order handling department by participating in hand-over meetings with all departments concerned and prepare the initial contract file for delivery to the order handling department.- Ensuring policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed.

What you bring- At least 3 years of relevant experience or experience in a technical and / or sales environment.- Matric, or a relevant engineering or business-related qualification- Knowledge of the FLSmidth products and technical solutions -.- Computer experience using standard MS Office suite of programs is required- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in order to work with customers, and other personnel daily.- Ability to work in a team or individually on multiple concurrent projects.- Demonstrated ability to deliver in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining high attention to detail.- Good organization, multitasking and time management skills.

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