Commercial Manager

G-Core Capital; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

G-Core Capital seeks an experienced executive to lead the sales and procurement function within its South African operations. You will optimize the supply chain pipeline, manage inventories, and ensure accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting.

The role requires extensive experience in sales/procurement, strong leadership, and a solid background in the steel sector. A relevant degree and a valid driver’s license are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Matric and relevant tertiary qualification (NQF7) in Business/Financial, Supply Chain or Engineering.
• 6–8 years industry experience in Sales/Procurement with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Steel background advantageous with knowledge of procurement, pipeline management and financial reporting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong computer literacy and MS Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Project Management experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department’s sales and procurement function.
• Oversee supply chain pipeline management with optimal inventory control.
• Review and approve quotations and orders per DOA with suppliers.
• Liaise with customers, maintain key accounts and resolve issues.
• Manage month-end financial processes (Sales, Stock, Expenses).
• Provide management accounting analysis and reporting (Sales, GP, Expenses) and ensure compliance.
• Manage debtors/creditors and working capital.
• Lead annual budgeting and strategic planning for sales and procurement.
• Develop strategies for sales, procurement and new business initiatives.
• Supervise and develop the sales/procurement team with KPAs and career plans.

Skills

Sales & Procurement

Managerial experience

Steel industry knowledge

Procurement pipeline management

Financial reporting

MS Office proficiency

Project management

Driver's license

Education

Matric

Bachelors / Tertiary qualification in Business/Financial, Supply Chain or Engineering (NQF7)

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

EXPERIENTIAL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• Business / Financial, Supply Chain Management and/or Engineering Tertiary Qualification (preferably at NQF level 7)

• 6~8 years industry experience in Sales/Procurement & 5yrs Managerial experience.
• Preference to people with a steel background either automotive or non-automotive and sound knowledge of procurement, pipeline management and financial reporting
• Must have a valid driver’s licence
• Computer Literacy and Strong MS Office background (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point)
• Project Management will be Advantage

ESSENTIAL:

• Manage the department’s sales and procurement function
• Manage department’s supply chain pipeline management function with optimal inventory control
• Review and approve quotations to customers and orders with suppliers / service providers against company DOA
• Customer liaison, maintain customer relations and perform key account management function, incl. addressing & resolving key customer & supplier issues
• Manage month-end financial process (Sales, Stock, Expenses for Management accounts)
• Management account analysis and reporting (Sales, GP, Expenses) & covering corporate compliance requirements (PACI / ABCP / COCE)
• Manage Debtors/Creditors (working capital control)
• Manage departments’ annual budget process, through to completion and approval
• Assist to make sales, procurement and new business strategy formulation and the implementation thereof
• Management of sales / procurement staff (Key Performance Areas with Career Development Plans)

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT:

• Advanced level of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Highly analytical and methodical with strong commitment to accurate and ethical reporting
• Decision making ability and lead by example
• Attention to detail, focus on goals and manage tasks until completion i.e. follow up with solution-orientation
• Customer-orientation and negotiation capabilities in key account management context
• Experience with profit and loss analysis including the knowledge of balance sheet and cash flow
• Local/import material procurement and pipeline management