Buyer and Procurement
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REF: 3509

BUYER (INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE) – EAST RAND

AREA:  EAST RAND

SALARY:  Market Related

TYPE:  Permanent

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Description:

A wholesale and retail company requires an experienced Industrial Hardware Buyer to perform the full function of Buying of all Industrial Hardware related products to service a multi branch network. Candidates who have experience in other industries will not be considered for the position.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / equivalent
• A completed degree or diploma in Purchasing will be an added advantage

Requirements:

• 5 or more years’ recent experience as an Industrial Hardware Buyer within a large organisation with a multi branch network.
• Strong product sourcing and negotiating skills
• Advanced computer skills on Syspro (or a related ERP System) and Excel “V- Lookup”
• Reside on the East Rand
• Have reliable transport
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• A stable work record and contactable references
• Sound product knowledge: Industrial Hardware and DIY related products
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Strong buying, sourcing, and negotiating skills
• Maintain accurate records and assist with admin related duties
• Set and control budgets and targets per supplier
• Conduct market research
• Negotiate rebates
• Deal with queries (investigate and solve)

Please do not apply for the position if you do not meet all the requirements. If you have not received feedback with 7 days of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful. Facebook applications will not be accepted.

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REF: 3510

BUYER (FLUID CONTROL PRODUCTS) – EAST RAND

AREA:  EAST RAND

SALARY:  Market Related

TYPE:  Permanent

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Description:

Our client a busy retail and wholesale steel and hardware distributor requires a candidate with experience.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / equivalent
• Completed degree or diploma in Purchasing will be an advantage

Requirements:

• 5 or more years recent experience in a senior role as a Fluid Control Buyer
• Sound SYSPRO knowledge is essential
• Intermediate to Advanced EXCEL knowledge “V-Lookup”
• Sound arithmetic skills
• Mature and assertive
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Good communicator
• Sound product knowledge – Pipes, Fittings, Pumps, Valves & Flanges, and other related fluid control products
• Currently or recently employed at a Fluid Control company
• Hands-on Import experience
• Good planning skills
• Reside on the East Rand
• Have a stable work record and contactable references
• Able to travel internationally to the Far East to meet with Suppliers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Understand and implement the group purchasing strategy in respect of all Fluid Control Products
• Produce Product Order Templates based within prescribed timeframes for all Fluid Control STOCK items – both Local & Imported.
• Issue, Receive and consolidate Order Templates within pre-defined time periods
• Provide estimated landed costs of shipment and ETA’s of orders to be placed
• Issue Order enquiries to Suppliers and compare pricing.
• Obtain approval to place orders and confirm orders with suppliers.
• Confirm order placement with Stock Controllers for SYSPRO to be updated.
• Monitor progress of orders and report back to Stock Controllers on a regular basis
• Liaise with Suppliers, Shipping and Clearing Agents to expedite orders in the shortest possible time.
• In the event of delays, liaise with management to source products locally on a group basis to satisfy anticipated shortfalls
• Monitor daily group purchase reports and identify and implement better buying opportunities
• Maintain Product Masters on SYSPRO for Fluid Control products.
• Manage and maintain price lists for Fluid Control products

Please do not apply for the position if you do not meet all the requirements. If you have not received feedback with 7 days of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful. Facebook applications will not be accepted.

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