International Procurement/sourcing Specialist

1 week ago


Cape Town, South Africa JSM Business Services Full time

Our client, based in Cape Town, supplies products and services to companies across various sectors in South Africa and other Southern African countries. They want to appoint a Procurement/Sourcing Specialist to efficiently manage and process all enquiries for products from clients in predominately sub-Saharan African countries who are active in the industrial, oil and gas and construction industries.

**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 quotations & presentations 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 (Logistics, Warehouse, Finance, etc)
- Liaison with suppliers to ensure smooth delivery process
- Inspections of products (compliance, quality, packaging, etc,.)
- Management of full administrative functions (Establish Packing List, invoice, etc)
- Regular commercial activity to retain existing relationships and establish new relationships within the industry - local & international travel may be required (Supplier & Client visits)
- Proposal of processes to streamline the Tristan Technical Division to be as efficient and customer orientated as possible
- 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**:

- High-level negotiating skills
- Multitasking, organising
- Communication
- International sourcing
- Commercial Awareness
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Problem Solving & Solutions Driven

Experience of at least 3 years in a similar role.

Own vehicle with drivers' license.

A minimum of matric/grade 12 while a relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial.

**Salary**: R28,000.00 - R30,000.00 per month

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (required)

**Experience**:

- technical/industrial product: 3 years (required)



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