Pricing Lead

Alistair Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics service provider is seeking a Pricing Lead in Johannesburg to oversee a team responsible for strategic bids and client negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and proven experience in pricing and commercial strategy. This full-time position involves managing the Quotes and Tenders team, developing pricing models, and engaging with clients to enhance relationships. Strong analytical skills and leadership qualities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pricing, commercial strategy, or proposals within logistics, engineering, or related industries.
• Experience managing small commercial or technical teams.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quotes and Tenders team for timely and high-quality outputs.
• Mentor the team in commercial drivers, pricing logic, and strategic positioning.
• Oversee the end-to-end tender submission process.

Skills

Strong leadership capabilities

Analytical and financial modelling skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive and commercially astute

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, logistics or supply chain management

Job description

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Alistair is one of East and Southern Africa's fastest growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions with core competencies in road freight and operational hire of material handling equipment.

The business has grown quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered.

Currently the Group employs over personnel, delivers services across sixteen countries and is poised for significant further expansion.

• Core Competencies – Material Supply
• Customs Clearance
• Road Freight
• Material Handling
• Storage and Warehousing
• Offshore & Onshore Equipment Rental
• Specialized Inspection Services Vision

To be known as the Company that makes Africa work better.

Company Behaviours: Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Saf*.

About the Role

The role oversees a team of pricing analysts and tender coordinators, and plays a hands‑on role in high‑value projects, strategic bids, and client negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quotes and Tenders team, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs.
• Mentor and guide the team in understanding commercial drivers, pricing logic, and strategic positioning.
• Develop and maintain internal processes for quote approvals, tender preparation, and pricing governance.
• Review all pricing submissions for accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with commercial strategy.
• Make decisions on when to bid, and when to adjust pricing (upwards or downwards) to reflect opportunity value or risk.
• Build and maintain complex pricing models for dedicated or project-specific opportunities.
• Prepare ad-hoc rates as required by business units, operations, or sales leads.
• Oversee the end-to-end tender submission process, ensuring compliance with all requirements and submission of high-quality, persuasive proposals.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to craft compelling reasons for client selection—beyond price alone.
• Lead the preparation and review of responses to tender clarifications.
• Engage directly with clients (via email, meetings, WhatsApp) to refine pricing, understand project scopes, and strengthen relationships.
• Represent the pricing function in customer status meetings and support the sales/commercial team during negotiations.
• Monitor upcoming opportunities through close engagement with engineering firms, consultants, and key market stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market rates, and future projects in the mining, logistics, and engineering sectors.
• Proactively source intelligence on upcoming tenders and align internal resources to respond effectively.

Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, logistics or supply chain management.
• Proven experience in pricing, commercial strategy, or proposals within logistics, engineering, or related industries.
• Strong leadership capabilities and experience managing small commercial or technical teams.
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive, commercially astute, and capable of balancing risk, reward, and strategy in pricing decisions.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:20 AM – 4:20 PM, and Alternate Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion.

The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company.

Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries: Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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