Technical Buyer

SUMMARY:
Manage and process all technical enquiries for the company.

POSITION INFO:

The role of the Technical Trader is to efficiently manage and process all technical enquiries from sourcing through to delivery and invoicing and follow up on all potential business activity in our territories to grow this activity within the company.

Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualification
• 5+ years experience withing Energy, Mining or Construction
• Ability to travel domestic and international

Duties:

• Receive and analyse enquiries received from clients (specification matching, etc)
• Strategic sourcing of suppliers & products (locally and internationally) via the database, market research, internet, etc.
• Get all the necessary information including logistical requirements to be able to quote the client utilising margins and foreign exchange conversion. Preparation of commercial proposals for clients.
• Follow up on quotations done to secure orders, manage all queries and negotiate with clients
• Place and administer orders & liaise with related departments as required for end-to end delivery including administrative (Logistics, Warehouse, Finance, etc.)
• Regular commercial activity to retain existing relationships and establish new relationships within the industry - local & international travel may be required (Supplier & Client visits)
• Reporting on Profitability per Job and for Department. Along with other commercial reporting requirements
• Any other duty that is reasonable and relevant to this position

You enjoy negotiating, is highly organised and interested in International sourcing, then this opportunity might just be for you. Apply and you will be contacted to discuss your skillset, the position and your expectations. Thank You.