Technical Sales (Electrical)

Recruiter:

Taylored Appointments

Job Ref:

3064361335

Date posted:

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Location:

Four Ways, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

A well-established International Trading Company is strengthening its procurement department in Johannesburg and requires the services of a self-driven, ambitious, hardworking individual who is looking for growth prospects. Through this appointment, the company aims to continue to strengthen the Procurement Department. This is a dynamic role as your success will have a direct influence on the growth of the trading operations of the business on the African continent.

Key Responsibilities

Do market and product research on new factories to be added to the Company’s Database of suppliers of goods and services the company trades with.
Do research into the costing and pricing models used by producers and stay abreast of developments in the market regarding metal and other commodity prices, as well as new products in the energy sector.
Travel widely within Africa, China, and India to do Factory evaluations, including evaluations of their production capacity, technical competence, product compliance, and quality of technical knowledge.
Negotiate contracts including price, delivery, product specification, and compliance and prepare data for submission in tenders.
Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing and/or third-party technical evaluation of products prior to contractual deliveries.
Liaise with factories, transporters, and shipping and clearing agents in order to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials.

Requirements

Engineering Qualification - Electrical Engineering is a must. Bachelor’s degree is preferable, but the Company will also accept applications from candidates with National Diploma.
Must be excited by the prospect of traveling abroad and being in a commercial role in which technical knowledge is key to success. The role requires the ability to engage with people with the aim of building relationships with current and new suppliers.
Attention to detail and the capacity to do highly organized administrative work are required.

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