Fluid Buyer/Stock Controller

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.