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Reference Number: 3509

GENERAL MANAGER: STEEL & HARDWARE PRODUCTS

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 and added advantage

Experience and Requirements:

• 5 or more years’ recent experience as an Industrial Hardware Buyer within a large organisation with a multi branch network. (Welding equipment and accessories, grinding equipment, gate motors and accessories, industrial fasteners, industrial paint, locks, electrical tools relating to steelwork.
• 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
• A strong personality and able to work long hours when required
• Deal with queries (investigate and solve)

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Reference Number: 3510

BUYER (PIPES AND FITTINGS)

AREA:  EAST RAND

SALARY:  Market Related

TYPE:  Permanent

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Description:

Our client, local distributors of Fluid Control Products i.e. (Steel Pipes, fittings, valves, and flanges) require an experienced person to join their team. 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 and added 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 – Steel 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

Responsibilities:

• 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

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Reference Number: 3612

PURCHASING MANAGER: (PIPES AND FITTINGS)

AREA:  EAST RAND

SALARY:  Market Related

TYPE:  Permanent

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Description:

Our client a multinational distributor of fluid control products requires an experienced person to oversee the groups procurement.

Qualifications:

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

Requirements:

• 10 or more years’ experience buying of fluid control products, of which 5 years must be at a senior level.
• Buying of Steel Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Valves, Pumps, and other related fluid control products
• Computer literate: advanced skills on Excel and an ERP system
• Sound arithmetic skills
• Mature and assertive
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Good communicator
• 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

Responsibilities:

Products:

• Identify and continuous review of all group fluid products steel pipes, fitting and flanges and other related products.
• Review product specifications and align to group and market requirements
• Identify and suggest new / alternative products

Suppliers:

• Identify and continuous review of both local and foreign suppliers
• Formalise supply agreements for approved local and foreign suppliers – Group deals
• Formalise buying deals from local suppliers when branches source directly
• Relationship building with both local and foreign suppliers including overseas travel

Procurement / stock:

• Forward planning and order placement of products ordered on a group basis in line with approved stockholding limits
• Maximise price, credit terms and transport/freight costs
• Involvement in new product and strategy stock planning
• Track both local and international pricing trends and review impact on current stock cost, orders placed and price lists
• Responsible for updating Syspro price lists and any cost revaluations to fluid products, after ExCom approval
• 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
• Reporting to Group Procurement Executive & Distribution Manager
• Day to day operational management of fluid buying team
• Work closely with 32 branches

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