An established international chemical distributor is actively seeking the above to be responsible for managing supplier and key account relationships, driving product development and sales, overseeing stock and budgets, and providing technical and market support.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification in Chemistry or Food Science
• Minimum 5-10 years’ relevant Principal / Product Management experience
• Working knowledge of applicable INCO Terms is essential
• Must have experience and knowledge of regulatory requirements in the Food and Nutrition industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong in admin and project management experience
• Highly numerate, with the ability to prepare quotes, place orders, compile reports, and work confidently with spreadsheets, including identifying discrepancies and accurately working with percentages and numerical data
• Must be computer literate
• Experience in a multinational company on operational level will be an advantage
• Must be willing to travel nationally and internationally when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the existing supplier base, while identifying new business opportunities.
• Developing and expanding strategically important product segments.
• Creating and submitting offers, including taking responsibility for pricing.
• Negotiating supply contracts with international suppliers.
• Independently processing customer inquiries, including handling complaints.
• Providing technical advice to customers on formulation development, including appropriate sampling.
• Conducting market analysis of customers, products, competitors, and application markets.
• Maintaining reports and documentation within the CRM system.
• Managing budget responsibilities and requirements planning.
• Collaborating and participating in trade fairs and customer seminars as sales promotion initiatives.
• Taking sales responsibility for a small number of key accounts.
• Managing stock, working closely with suppliers and the supply chain to ensure optimal stock levels, and monitoring expiry dates across all stock items.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.