Import & Export Buyer Consultant

Recruiter:

Time Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT004514/Jol

Date posted:

Monday, June 2, 2025

Location:

Airport Industria, South Africa

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

DUTIES

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.

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

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