Import / Export Procurement Clerk

SUMMARY:
Are you a competent team player with excellent communications skills and the ability to manage international procurement activities, ensuring compliance with customs and timely delivery of goods?
 
Our Client based in Airport Industria requires an individual who has an excellent track record building relationships with suppliers and customers managing procurement in raw materials, equipment and spare parts sourcing from Local and International suppliers. 
 
German speaking will be advantageous.

POSITION INFO:
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 – 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

• 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.