Technical Buyer/trader

5 days ago


Cape Town, South Africa JSM Business Services Full time

Our client, a leading supplier of goods and services to a wide spectrum of industries in South Africa and other African countries, wants to appoint a Technical Buyer/Trader who will be dealing in Industrial and Mechanical Products, from as simple as a water pump to advance technical equipment and machinery.

Previous experience trading and working in African countries will be beneficial.

Fluency in English is required and Frence be a benefit.

**Responsibilities**:

- 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)
- 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
- Any other duty that is reasonable and relevant to this position

Competencies:

- Communication : French & English Speaking with excellent written skills
- High-level negotiating skills
- Multitasking, organising
- International sourcing
- Commercial Awareness
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Problem Solving & Solutions Driven

**Requirements**:

- Tertiary Qualification
- 5+ Year experience in similar industry where exposure supplying the Oil and Gas/ Energy / Mining / Construction industries have been gained.
- Ability to travel domestic & international preference

**Salary**: From R50 000,00 per month

**Education**:

- Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- Technical Buyer/Trade or Technical products: 3 years (required)
- Commercial and Marketing: 3 years (required)
- sourcing and selling products of a technical nature: 3 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (required)


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