Technical Trader

3 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa CME Recruitment Full time

COMPANY INTRODUCTION:
Since 1959, the company has been a leading Shipchandler and supplier of reliable supply chain solutions

in Africa.

The Technical Trader will report to the Technical Operations Manager, in South-Africa and will be

responsible to efficiently manage and process all technical enquiries from sourcing through to delivery.

**ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The position will be responsible for the following primary functions:

- Receive and analyse enquiries received from clients (specification matching, etc.)
- Strategic sourcing of suppliers & products (locally and internationally) via our database, market

research, Internet, etc.
- Get all the necessary information including logístical requirements to be able to quote the client

utilising margins and foreign exchange conversion. Preparation of commercial proposals for clients.
- Follow up on quotations done to secure orders, manage all queries and negotiate with clients
- Place and administer orders & liaise with related departments as required for end-to-end delivery

including administrative (Logistics, Warehouse, Finance, etc)
- Engage regular commercial activity to retain existing relationships and establish new relationships

within the industry - local & international travel may be required (Supplier & Client visits)
- Reporting on Profitability per Job and for department. Along with other commercial reporting

requirements

**ROLE REQUIREMENTS**

**Minimum Qualification and Experience**:

- Tertiary Qualification (E.g. BCom.)
- 5+ Year experience in similar role and industry (Energy / Mining / Construction)
- Proven experience in international sourcing

**Minimum Skills and Abilities**:

- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Proven record of high-level negotiating skills
- Able to multitask, plan and organise
- Must have strong commercial awareness
- Must be able to adapt and show flexibility
- Strong problem solving and solution driven ability
- Fully computer literate
- Fluent in English (French will be a distinct advantage)
- Willing and able to travel extensively in and outside of South-Africa



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