• 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 North West, Vryburg. This job position was posted by Staff Solutions. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-02-03 at 01:07:40 in the Fmcg category