Overview
Procurement/Trading Specialist Jobs in City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at Redstone Search Group
Title: Procurement/Trading Specialist
Company: Redstone Search Group
Location: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.
Redstone Commodity Search are working with a trading house looking to hire a procurement specialist/trader with a book of Chrome ore and Lithium ore suppliers to join their trading team in Johannesburg.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks
Develop and execute procurement strategies for Chrome and Lithium ore to meet increasing demand
Negotiate contracts with preexisting and new suppliers to achieve best possible terms
Ensure timely delivery of high quality materials, maintaining compliance with local laws and regulations
Identify and evaluate new avenues for growth, both in expansion of existing projects and opportunities in new mineral and bulk commodities
Role reports to general manager of trading
Key Qualifications / Experience
5+ years experience procuring Chrome ore, Lithium ore, and Manganese ore. Experience in Iron ore and Coal is beneficial, but not necessary
Candidate should have extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, and customs in South Africa and Zimbabwe
Proven track record of procurement is absolutely essential
Strong negotiation, contract management, communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary
Role is to be based in Johannesburg