Fluid Products Buyer & Stock Optimization Lead

Express Employment Professionals; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Buyer for fluid products in Mbombela, South Africa. Responsibilities include stock management, supplier relationship building, and ensuring product alignment with market needs. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in buying Steel Pipes, Fittings, and Flanges, along with excellent knowledge of fluid products. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Syspro are advantageous. This role offers an opportunity to engage with both local and international suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the buying of Steel Pipes, Fittings, and Flanges.
• Experience in local and international buying of fluid products.
• Excellent fluid product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review stock levels and replenishment needs for fluid products.
• Align product specifications to market requirements.
• Identify and suggest new products.
• Ensure accurate product descriptions in Syspro.
• Evaluate local and foreign suppliers.
• Build relationships with suppliers.
• Plan orders based on stockholding limits.
• Track pricing trends and adjust stock costs.
• Review stock levels monthly and realign as necessary.
• Identify slow-moving and redundant stock.
• Assist branches with supplier enquiries.

Skills

Buying of Steel Pipes, Fittings, and Flanges

Relationship building with suppliers

Advanced Excel skills

Fluid product knowledge

Tools

Syspro

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Buyer for fluid products in Mbombela, South Africa. Responsibilities include stock management, supplier relationship building, and ensuring product alignment with market needs. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in buying Steel Pipes, Fittings, and Flanges, along with excellent knowledge of fluid products. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Syspro are advantageous. This role offers an opportunity to engage with both local and international suppliers.