Buyer - Johannesburg, South Africa - Assign Services (Pty) Ltd - JHB

Description

Job description/responsibilities:

• Sourcing of goods.
• Requesting for quotations from suppliers.
• Obtaining the necessary information for logistics – weight, volume, type of packaging.
• Preparing spreadsheets in Excel used for quotations.
• Calculating weight/volume and liaising with freight company for transport estimates.
• Compiling presentations.
• Corresponding with clients.
• Follow up – email, phone.
• Processing of orders with clients and suppliers.
• Following up on various issues.
• Organising the export with relevant service providers, such as freight forwarders.
• Organising 3rd party inspection with inspection companies.
• Preparing export documents: invoices, packing lists.
• Obtaining required documents from freight forwarder such as Bill of Lading, Airway bills, Road consignment notes.
• Keep client updated on order status.
• Stock report.

Job Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Qualifications: Grade 12 (Matric). Qualifications in commerce will be an added advantage.

Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar role.

Skills:

• Adequate language skills in English.
• Must be proficient in Excel.
• Must have good math skills.
• Adequate knowledge using Microsoft outlook – internet.
• Should be able to work under pressure.
• Purchasing and inventory management skills.