Industrial Procurement Officer - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 19-10-2017 6:41:26 AM
14-12-2017 6:41:26 AM
Job Description:

To source and procure industrial/technical products for a company that provides procurement solutions for the oil and gas and mining industry in Africa.
Receive and analyse enquiries received from clients (specification matching), noting that most of our clients are based outside of South Africa (Angola, DRC, Mozambique, Tanzania and other African countries)
Source suppliers and products (locally and internationally) via our database, market research and Internet
Collecting all the necessary information to be able to quote the client, utilizing mark up and foreign exchange conversion and utilizing our in-house software package
After the quotation has been sent, follow up with the client etc.
When client orders, place the order with supplier(s)
Liaison with Logistics department regarding transportation of goods
Inspection of products
Labeling of goods
Preparing Packing Lists
Be present at loading of the goods
Finalise invoices

Qualifications:

Preferably a Bachelor’s Degree
French and/or Portuguese is beneficial (verbal and written communication skills).
Good communication skills in English (verbal and written)
Computer skills – MS Office (in particular Excel), Internet
Preferably 2 years’ experience in local and international sourcing for industrial/technical products
Preferably 2 years’ experience in import and export (preferably to Angola, DRC and other African countries) using Cross Trade, Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Freight, Project Freight, and courier express shipments
Strong problem solving skills
Excellent customer service skills
Able to prioritize and coordinate multiple critical projects simultaneously
Organised and highly meticulous. Attention to detail and accuracy are paramount
Able to work independently and “think out of the box”
Flexible but also firm enough to be able negotiate with suppliers
Excellent numerical ability with data analysis skills. Strong skills in Excel required
Driver’s license, with own roadworthy vehicle