KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish and maintain a structured supplier call cycle. Meet with suppliers daily to maintain strong, effective relationships. Develop trade plans with suppliers to align with sales and margin objectives. Drive supplier sales growth through effective planning and promotions. Assist in pricing and deal negotiations by conducting market price surveys. Create purchase orders in line with company policies and procedures. Ensure timely supplier pickups and follow-ups on outstanding orders. Monitor and improve supplier delivery performance. Maintain optimal stock levels and ensure product availability at all times. Maximise working capital by managing supplier payment terms. Monitor and address issues such as slow-moving lines, negative or ageing stock, and overstock situations. Process supplier claims efficiently. Set pricing based on market research and trends. IN-STORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct daily floor walks to ensure optimal look and feel, merchandising, and ticketing. Oversee receiving processes and check for supplier damages. Implement and manage promotional activities aligned with store planning. Bring creative ideas to grow categories and supplier contributions. Interact with customers on the floor to gain insights and identify opportunities. Continuously seek innovative ways to grow the business. Maintain in-depth product knowledge across assigned categories. Collaborate with suppliers to identify growth opportunities. Plan and execute promotional grids that drive sales. Work closely with the internal sales team to ensure alignment between procurement and sales objectives. SYSTEMS / SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft Excel (Intermediate) Microsoft Word (Intermediate) Microsoft PowerPoint (Intermediate) Microsoft Outlook (Intermediate) Portal Arch SAP

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Our client a well-established Grocer is seeking a Store Buyer to join their team Location: Khayelitsha Job type: Permanent – on site Duties and Responsibilities Setting up and maintaining supplier call cycle and preparing and meeting with suppliers Developing and maintaining supplier relationships. Setting up supplier trade plans to manage and achieve objectives. Supplier sales growth. Adhere to Ad Hoc budget. Market price surveys and assisting in price / deal negotiations with suppliers. Creating purchase orders, ensuring all purchases are made according to the company’s policies and procedures. Ensure suppliers pickups are done. Follow up on outstanding orders, ensuring timely deliveries. Following up on supplier delivery Achieving stock management Ensuring products are always stocked. Attending to negative stock, ageing stock and low stock levels Dealing with supplier claims Price setting using market surveys Daily floor walks and managing promotional activities in line with store grid. Interaction with customers in store and visits. Continuously looking for new ideas to drive and grow the business. Stay up to date on product knowledge Identify opportunities for growth with the suppliers. Plan and execute promotional grids to drive sales Liaise with internal sales team to generate sales, ensuring bought stock is sold stock. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / Matric certificate Relevant diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Retail Management, or related field (advantageous) 2–5 years’ experience in a similar retail buying role Must come from FMCG/RETAIL and WHOLESALE groceries industy Strong knowledge of product sourcing, supplier negotiation, and purchasing procedures Proficient in MS Office Computer literacy – Portal, Arch and SAP Skills Required Strong analytical and numerical skills Excellent negotiation and communication skills Ability to forecast trends and analyse sales data Good understanding of inventory management and stock control Attention to detail and decision-making ability Should meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful

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