Minimum requirements: Manage and grow existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities within the technical segment Research target markets and prepare client-specific commercial and technical proposals Conduct local and international business trips to develop markets and maintain market share Identify and source new suppliers and products locally and internationally Build supplier relationships and negotiate favourable commercial terms Drive the strategic growth and development of the technical category Operations & Procurement Develop, implement and monitor procurement policies, procedures and processes Oversee the preparation of accurate commercial and technical proposals, including specifications, supplier selection, product quality and profit margins Ensure effective order expediting and fulfilment in collaboration with the logistics team Resolve client and supplier claims and maintain strong departmental performance Take a hands-on approach to preparing proposals and managing order expediting to ensure client satisfaction Conduct regular performance analyses and develop strategies for improvement Effectively manage and lead a small team of buyers Monitor workload, productivity, turnaround times, efficiency, accuracy and quality of work Develop staff competencies and skills Ensure timely completion of staff performance appraisals Consultant: Debbie Watkyns - Dante Personnel Cape Town - Century City Apply via our website If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful