Import & Export Buyer Consultant

SUMMARY:
Do you have experience managing procurement local and internationally?
 
Our client, located in Airport Industria, requires a enthusiastic young individual to source their products and equipment. 

Excellent opportunity to expand your skills with this dynamic team involving the full procurement cycle from start to finish managing, quotes, costings and shipping.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12, relevant qualification highly advantageous
• Minimum 5 yrs experience in procurement/logistics imports & exports (daily basis)
• Pastel experience - an advantage
• Experience with Letter of Credit payment method – Advantageous
• Ability to speak German – highly advantageous
• Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint proficient
• Must be a team player
• Good communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Work permit, if necessary, must be available
• Own transport

• Sourcing/procuring various products from local & internationally suppliers
• Compiling of quotations for cross trade & import shipments to customers
• Liaising with freight forwarders to obtain air / sea / courier quotations
• Issuing orders to various international & local suppliers
• Expedite and follow up with suppliers to schedule collections
• Daily follow up with suppliers on outstanding orders
• Arrange & fast track shipments via Courier/ Air/ Sea
• Updating customers on their orders and shipping delivery times
• Keeping track of customers account in terms of payments due/ statements
• Maintaining good relationships with suppliers and customers
• Product calculation
• Duties are not limited to the above, the position will also include other secretarial duties should assistance be required.