Junior Buyer
Posted on 2025-03-12
Job Summary
Responsibilities:
Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and maintain a structured supplier call cycle, ensuring regular communication with suppliers to strengthen relationships and drive sales growth. Supplier Negotiations: Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate pricing, promotional deals, and stock availability based on market surveys and pricing data. Trade Plans & Promotions: Develop and manage supplier trade plans to meet sales objectives and margin expectations. Oversee the execution of promotional grids and creative initiatives to drive business growth. Purchase Order Management: Create and manage purchase orders in line with company policies and procedures. Ensure that orders are fulfilled on time, with deliveries tracked and managed effectively. Stock Management & Optimization: Ensure stock levels are maintained according to company targets, with a focus on managing negative stock, ageing stock, and overstock issues. Work closely with suppliers to manage stock turnover and optimize working capital by utilizing supplier payment terms. Supplier Claims & Issue Resolution: Address supplier claims and work to resolve any discrepancies related to orders, deliveries, or stock. Market Insights & Price Setting: Conduct market price surveys to remain competitive in the industry and set prices that align with market trends. In-Store Operations & Merchandising: Perform daily floor walks to ensure optimal store presentation, merchandising, ticketing, and receipt of deliveries. Check for supplier damages and maintain store standards. Collaboration & Sales Generation: Liaise with the internal sales team to ensure bought stock is effectively sold. Work closely with the team to drive sales and identify opportunities for category growth. Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Continuously explore new ideas and opportunities to grow the business, identify product trends, and drive sales within the categories you manage. Key Qualifications & Experience: Proven experience as a Buyer, preferably within the retail or FMCG sector. Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships. Excellent understanding of stock management and supplier performance metrics. Creative mindset with the ability to plan and execute effective promotional strategies. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Systems & Software Proficiency: Microsoft Suite: Excel (Intermediate), Word (Intermediate), PowerPoint (Intermediate), Outlook (Intermediate). Portal & SAP: Experience with inventory and procurement software is advantageous.
Junior Buyer position available in Naledi NW, Vryburg. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2025-03-12 in the Sales category
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