Internal Sales and Project Estimator
Express Employment Professionals Midrand
- Location
- Centurion, Gauteng
- Closing date
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Job description
Duties and Responsibilities:1. Cost Estimating & Supplier Procurement
* Your primary goal is to ensure cost-effective and high-quality production through excellent supplier management.
* Supplier Sourcing: Actively find, evaluate, and manage a diverse portfolio of external suppliers (for production/branding) to ensure cost-effective, timely delivery.
* Quote Compilation: Conduct detailed project scoping and compile accurate quotes for clients based on supplier pricing and production needs.
* Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supplier margins to ensure competitive rates and the best value.
* Order Management: Issue accurate supplier purchase orders (POs) and proactively follow up on quotes and orders to maintain the production schedule.
* Innovation: Identify and source innovative product offerings, keeping abreast of new market trends from suppliers.
* Financial Vetting: Check and approve supplier invoices and follow up on payments.
2. Production & Project Coordination
* You will manage the production pipeline for client deliverables, focusing on the external process.
* Workflow Management: Manage the end-to-end project workflow, coordinating external production across multiple suppliers and brands.
* Timeline Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, prioritize tasks, and manage workloads to meet all client deadlines.
* Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks and bottlenecks early within the supply chain and take proactive action to ensure project continuity and timely delivery.
* Artwork Checks: Measure physical stock items received from suppliers for accurate artwork scaling, and check/approve supplier artwork proofs.
* Coordination: Liaise daily with internal departments (Design, Logistics) and suppliers to manage expectations and ensure effective communication.
3. Quality Control (QC) & Assurance
* You are responsible for the final quality of all outsourced products.
* Quality Checks: Implement quality control standards and conduct regular checks on products received from suppliers to ensure they meet client specifications and our high standards.
* Resolution: Promptly identify and resolve any quality issues or defects with suppliers.
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