POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Negotiate with scrap suppliers, including large scrap metal dealers and industrial generators of scrap, for the purchase of their scrap metal.
• Maintain good customer relationship with these suppliers, including handling all queries and complaints.
• Visit suppliers on a regular basis to inspect material that is available.
• Liaise with SA Metal’s internal departments, including finance, transport, demolition and projects
• Generate and submit reports to management.
• Additional adhoc tasks.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

• A minimum Grade 12 certificate.
• At least 3 years of general sales experience, preferably in manufacturing, engineering or allied industries /alternatively experience as a buyer of scrap metals.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures
• Interpersonal skills
• Reporting skills
• Time management
• Ability to work independently
• Strong sense of integrity
• Negotiating skills