National and International Strategic Sourcing & Procurement in the food industry.
- Receive and analyse queries received from clients (specification matching)
- Strategic sourcing of suppliers and products (locally and internationally) via our database, market research, etc.
- Get all necessary information to be able to quote the client utilising mark-up and foreign exchange, etc.
- Establish competitive commercial propositions
- Commercial follow-up.
- Where necessary follow up with operations process (i.e. from placing of orders, liaison with logistics, product inspection, labelling, packing lists, loading attendance,e tc.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience working in a trading and/or export environment.
- Preferably knowledge of South African and/or international food industry.
- Preferably minimum of 2 years experience in export of food supplies (including fresh and frozen produce), catering consumables and catering equipment.
- French and/or Portuguese speaking a plus.
- Able to work independently and under enormous pressure.
- Drivers licence and own roadworthy vehicle.