Commercial Administrator Graduate

Commercial Administrator Graduate – Johannesburg Life Unlimited.

At Smith+ Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We believe that through innovation, development and supporting our customers and patients we can help others achieve a Life Unlimited! Our products are in 100 countries globally and supporting this takes a huge effort.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a motivated Commercial Graduate to join our Commercial Division. This opportunity will provide hands‑on exposure to several important commercial functions, including pricing and reimbursement, tenders, B‑BBEE and preferential procurement, enterprise and supplier development, and case‑management administration.

• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date pricing files
• Responding to customer pricing queries and helping to minimise pricing errors
• Supporting product reimbursement submissions and escalations
• Assisting with the sourcing, preparation and timely submission of tenders and supporting documentation
• Tracking tender awards and non‑awards, and following up on tender and pricing escalations against agreed deadlines
• Supporting the collection of B‑BBEE certificates from suppliers
• Assisting with Preferential Procurement analysis and related B‑BBEE deliverables
• Supporting NPWT case submissions and follow‑ups
• Ensuring that commercial records and administrative areas remain accurate and up to date

What will you need to be successful?

As our Commercial Graduate, you will work closely with different teams across the business and provide support in the following areas:

• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date pricing files
• Responding to customer pricing queries and helping to minimise pricing errors
• Supporting product reimbursement submissions and escalations
• Assisting with the sourcing, preparation and timely submission of tenders and supporting documentation
• Tracking tender awards and non‑awards, and following up on tender and pricing escalations against agreed deadlines
• Supporting the collection of B‑BBEE certificates from suppliers
• Assisting with Preferential Procurement analysis and related B‑BBEE deliverablesSupporting NPWT case submissions and follow‑ups
• Ensuring that commercial records and administrative areas remain accurate and up to date

Successful candidates would need the following:

• A completed Matric and a relevant tertiary diploma or degree
• A high level of computer literacy
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Good planning, organisation and time‑management skills
• The ability to manage multiple activities and work towards deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to collaborate effectively with different teams and stakeholders

Our Culture and Benefits

• Inclusion, Belonging and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing: An Employee Wellness Programme and much more.
• Training: Hands‑On, Team‑Customised, Mentorship.

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In line with our Employment Equity Plan and targets, these will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the demographics of our society, including people with disabilities.

Smith+ Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+ Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can‑do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

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