PROCUREMENT OFFICER - Cape Town
Salary Negotiable
Cape Town, Western Cape
Cape Town,
Western Cape
more than 14 days ago
29-03-2017 7:05:04 PM
26-04-2017 7:05:04 PM
Our client situated in Cape Town is looking for an experienced Procurement Officer that can source and procure industrial/technical products for a company that provides procurement solutions for the oil, gas and mining industry in Africa.
In particular, the scope of products sourced will include, but is not limited to:
• Steel / Metallurgic Products
• Lubricants & Chemicals
• Machinery & Tools
• Building Materials
• Plant & Vehicles
• Various services
Responsibilities and Duties will include but not be limited to:
• Receive and analyse enquiries received from clients (specification matching), noting that most of their clients are based in African countries
• Source suppliers and products (locally and internationally) via their 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 their in-house software package
• Follow ups and client liaison after quotations have been supplied to clients
• Supplier order placing
• Liaison with Logistics department regarding transportation of goods
• Inspection of products
• Labeling of goods
• Preparing Packing Lists
• Be present at loading of the goods
• Finalising invoices
REQUIREMENTS:
• 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 to negotiate with suppliers
• Excellent numerical ability with data analysis skills. Strongskills in Excel required
• Driver’s license, with own roadworthy vehicle essential