Buyer - Procurement

Job category : Other : FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location : Johannesburg

Contract : Permanent

Remuneration : Market Related

EE position : No

Introduction

We are seeking a Buyer based at our Denver offices in Johannesburg. At Fluidra, we are not just about providing a fun and inclusive work environment. Our values guide our behaviour, and we are committed to responsibly providing the perfect pool experience. With a solid geographical footprint, over 45 countries, and a workforce of over 450 staff in South Africa, we are a global leader in our industry.

About the Role

Perform a variety of administrative and analytical functions necessary to ensure the company obtains, receives, stores and issues specific materials from suppliers, and then makes these available to customers, in accordance with cost, quality, timelines and other company defined parameters. To initiate and maintain a reliable, optimally priced, supplier base for the company. To ensure that orders placed are correctly expedited and that they are both correctly ordered and delivered within, and on, the required dates as required.

• Ensure stock working capital requirements are within specified guidelines as set by Financial Department and Procurement Manager.
• Managing demand planning with regards to taking and transferring stock.
• Performing the inventory analysis with input from various divisions to ensure that correct inventory is ordered.
• Maintaining and enhancing relationships with current supplier base.
• Sourcing various suppliers and negotiating the best contract.
• Creating purchase orders on the accounting system and ensuring the appropriate management approval is received.
• Ensuring the accuracy of orders and tracking orders from placement up to final arrival at the warehouses.
• Ensuring that backorders are attended to by the warehouse and expedited efficiently.
• Reporting on the outstanding purchase orders on a weekly basis.
• Implementing processes / systems to assist in maintaining accurate records to reduce inefficiencies in department.
• Ensuring that adequate stock levels are maintained to service customers.
• Monitoring and reporting on supplier performance.
• Performing any ad hoc duties deemed appropriate by the Financial Director and Procurement Manager.

About You :

Fluidra is a workplace where everyone can develop.

Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks after the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.

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