About the position
We are seeking an agile and driven Sales, Procurement & Operations Executive to join our Commercial Operations team in Paarden Eiland. This role plays a pivotal part in aligning customer needs, supplier capabilities, and internal workflows to ensure seamless operations, customer satisfaction, and sustained commercial success.
This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable professional who thrives on wearing multiple hats — balancing strategic sales engagement, procurement oversight, and operational coordination with efficiency and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Customer Management
- Maintain and strengthen key account relationships.
- Drive revenue growth through proactive customer engagement.
- Gather and translate market feedback into actionable sales strategies.
- Support margin optimization through effective pricing alignment and customer negotiations.
Procurement & Supplier Engagement
- Manage strategic sourcing and supplier communications.
- Ensure timely and accurate purchase order execution and contract compliance.
- Monitor exchange rate impacts and adjust pricing strategies accordingly.
Operations Coordination
- Align stock allocations with expiry dates, sales channels, and customer requirements.
- Oversee inventory forecasting, contingency planning, and supply chain risk mitigation.
- Identify and champion process improvements to enhance workflow and operational efficiency.
Required Skills & Competencies
Key Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Sage and/or Pastel, with strong computer literacy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Sales Acumen
- Strong customer engagement and account management abilities.
- Confident in driving margin strategies and product positioning.
Procurement Insight
- Solid experience in supplier relationships, contract review, cost control, and navigating exchange rate impacts.
Operational Oversight
- Expertise in inventory planning, logistics coordination, and contingency forecasting.
Cross-Functional Communication
- Ability to provide structured updates, align stakeholders, and uphold accountability.
Analytical Thinking
- Skilled in margin reconciliation, scenario planning, and refining proposals.
Emotional Intelligence
- Adaptable communication style with strong conflict resolution skills.
- Empathetic but accountable approach to teamwork and stakeholder management.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment where your expertise will help shape commercial success and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of a team that values initiative, collaboration, and results!
Desired Skills:
- Customer Service
- Procurement
- Sales
