Rustenburg: Wholesale Buyer posted by Staff Solutions

About the Role

As a Wholesale Buyer at Staff Solutions, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to drive sales growth and optimize stock levels. You will work closely with the internal sales team to ensure alignment between procurement and sales objectives.

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.
• Maximize 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.

Requirements

• Skills in negotiation and communication with suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills for data analysis and market research.
• Experience with procurement software and systems (Portal, Arch, SAP).
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g. Business, Supply Chain Management).
• Relevant work experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and optimizing stock levels.

Salary & Benefits