Import & Export Procurement Specialist

Tyron Consultancy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Import & Export Procurement Specialist based in Cape Town. The role involves overseeing procurement from overseas, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient logistics. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Pastel and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in procurement/logistics imports & exports.
• Grade 12 and relevant qualification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing/procuring products from local & international suppliers.
• Compiling quotations for cross trade & import shipments.
• Liaising with freight forwarders for air/sea/courier shipments.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team player

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint

Ability to speak German

Education

Grade 12

Relevant qualification highly advantageous

Tools

Pastel

Job description

Import & Export Procurement Specialist – Cape Town.

Are you a specialist with procurement and purchasing of products from overseas? The full function is required from initial order, negotiation, confirmation, shipping, receiving, to final delivery to client.

Based in Airport Industria, an energetic candidate with 5 years experience will match the current team well.

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 and Responsibilities:

• 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.