Product Manager | Procurement (Western Cape) at Syntech

Job Responsibilities 

• Processing/loading purchase orders
• Checking prices and product codes
• Assisting sales with general inquiries
• Follow up with vendors on shipment readiness
• Communicating important feedback between relevant departments
• Dealing with and responding to high volumes of calls and emails
• Assisting sales with shipment updates
• Check stock quantities and do planned orders
• Technical support on product set
• Keep up with market trends and the ability to identify market segments
• Weekly sell out/age reports and forecasting
• Nurturing and developing relationships with key accounts
• Working closely with international vendors
• Submitting Vendor sellout reports on a weekly basis
• Updating selling prices on key brands on a weekly basis
• Support from the relevant Account Managers to follow through on daily processes.
• Building relationships with new and existing clients. They, therefore, require strong communication and presentation skills.
• Attending regular meetings with clients
• Work in line with Syntech’s core values
• New product introduction plans within regions and various channels
• Travel with Sales to strategic customers in the pre-sales phase in order to assist in the selling of the product
• Manage the product throughout the product lifecycle
• Ensuring grouped brand targets with Age Targets are reach on a monthly basis
• Brand training to sales and customers are done for product set

Education and Experience 

• Completion of Matric or National Senior Certificate
• Trustworthy and dependable
• At least 3-5-year experience in the IT industry
• Two years’ experience in a similar role in product management/procurement
• Punctual and willing to do what is necessary to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and manage own time effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Well organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Not afraid to ask questions or escalate challenges where necessary
• Maintaining and observing a high degree of professionalism & ensuring confidentiality always
• Effective organisational & planning skills
• Professional attitude
• Work well under pressure
• Must be able to travel from time to time