Global Commodity Specialist

2 weeks ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Indian Ocean Export Company Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced International Buyer to join our team at IOEC, specializing in frozen poultry and fish procurement from an export division. This role requires extensive local and international network and product knowledge in the frozen commodities industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Procurement Expertise: Purchasing of frozen poultry and fish, applying industry knowledge to identify and source high-quality products from around the world.
  • Export Knowledge: Experienced in advising and executing export processes and regulations related to the sector.
  • Network and Relationships: Leveraging a wide network within the industry to establish successful partnerships with suppliers and distributors, maintaining good working relationships between IOEC and its suppliers.
  • Negotiation: Negotiating favorable terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement, dealing with claims and negotiating the best settlement for our clients.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders across the supply chain, compiling and conducting reporting, presentations, and implementing systems.
  • Market Research: Staying abreast of market trends, pricing fluctuations, and regulatory requirements in the sector, developing the company's product range, and helping to build and develop new brands for new markets.
  • Supply Chain Management: Overseeing the logistics of procurement, ensuring timely delivery of goods, and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Requirements
  • Expertise: 5 years' experience in international frozen commodities buying or trading, demonstrating extensive knowledge of frozen poultry and fish, quality standards, local South African and international suppliers.
  • Specialized Knowledge - Export: 2-3 years' experience in ocean and air exports to markets outside of Africa.
  • Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers and optimize procurement costs.
  • Computer Literacy: Proficient in using online portals and Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications: Matric certificate, relevant tertiary qualification advantageous.

Personality Fit: Strong negotiation skills, relationship building skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and within a team structure, ambitious, positive, and energetic, solution driven, resourceful, proactive, and assertive.



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