Fluid Buyer / Stock Controller

Express Employment Professionals; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Mbombela is looking for a Buyer specializing in fluid products including Steel Pipes, Fittings, and Flanges. The role involves stock management, supplier relationship building, and experience in both local and international markets. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of Syspro is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in buying Steel Pipes, Fittings, and Flanges.
• Proven experience in local and international buying of fluid products.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and replenish fluid products stock levels.
• Align product specifications to market requirements.
• Build relationships with local and foreign suppliers.
• Monitor pricing trends and stock costs.

Skills

Excellent fluid product knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Experience in local and international buying

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Position

• Buyer – Fluid Products. Steel Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Valves, and related fluid product.
• Interaction with multi branch network: Branch Managers, Branch Buyers and Sales staff.

Responsibilities

• Continuous review of all group fluid products stock levels and replenishment needs.
• Review product specifications & align to group & market requirements.
• Identify and suggest new / alternative products.
• Ensure correct Syspro fluid product descriptions and product grouping etc.
• Identify & continuous review of both local and foreign suppliers.
• Relationship building with both local and foreign suppliers.
• Forward planning with branch involvement and order placement of products ordered on group basis in line with approved stockholding limits.
• Maximise price, credit terms and transport / freight costs.
• Track both local and international pricing trends and review impact on current stock cost, orders placed and price lists.
• Monthly review of group / branches stock levels in line with agreed stock levels and realign where necessary.
• Monthly review of group / branches excess, slow moving, redundant and obsolete stock.
• Assist individual branches at supplier level with large enquiries.

Experience Required

• Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the buying of Steel Pipes, Fittings and Flanges.
• Experienced in both local and international buying of fluid products.
• Excellent fluid product knowledge.
• Advanced Excel computer skills are required and knowledge of Syspro would be advantageous.