Buyer (Food / Beverage & Retail) (JB4973)Remote with occasional site visits (Gauteng Residents only)R35 000 to R40 000 a month CTCPermanentKontak Recruitment Agency is hiring a Buyer for food, beverage, and retail for a dynamic retail services company specializing in global travel retail solutions. The role focuses on category strategies, supplier management, and ensuring product delivery aligns with business goals.Minimum

Requirements:

Degree or equivalent experienceFood Safety certification (advantageous)Management training essential3+ years in a Buyer roleExperience in Continuous ImprovementTravel Retail and airline experience (desirable)Strong people management, financial, and analytical skillsProficient in Microsoft platforms, WMS, or similar systemsKnowledge of warehouse KPIs, SLAs, and supplier managementKey

Responsibilities:

Develop category buying strategies aligned with sales and customer demographicsConduct trade analysis and propose range frameworksNegotiate with suppliers to enhance profitabilityLead and mentor Junior BuyersCollaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth project executionMonitor market trends to plan future product launches.
Buyer (Food / Beverage & Retail) (Jb4973) position available in Gauteng, Johannesburg North. This job position was posted by Kontak Recruitment. The job has been posted as a free ad on 2025-01-29 at 13:00:02 in the Retail category