Description:
Our client is a global leader in the import, export, and distribution of frozen foods, with over 25 years of experience in the food industry and deep expertise in African markets and is seeking a Procurement Executive responsible for managing and overseeing their procurement activities. Their primary role involves sourcing, purchasing, and acquiring goods and services required for the company's operations while ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.
Minimum Qualification and Experience:
- Matric.
- Related tertiary qualification.
- Experience in the local bovine trade, manufacturing and processing sector is essential.
- Experience in procurement / sales.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to thrive under pressure.
- Willingness to travel.
- Networking and relationship management skills.
- Negotiation and research skills.
Main Duties/Key Results Areas:
- Procuring from different destinations for various markets.
- Communicate with various suppliers on a daily basis.
- Allocation of orders.
- Coordination/ assistance with procurement related matters.
- Cross trades sales.
- Compilation of averages.
- Assistance with any reporting required by Managers/Directors.
- Any duty requested by the Managing Director/ Procurement Director/ Commercial Director.
- All and any other tasks and duties as the Employer might from time to time direct.
General information:
- Department: Procurement
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00.
- Site: Cape Town
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