Buyer
Overview
The purpose of the Buyer role is to execute the buying strategy of the Shoprite Group through the planning, selection and procurement of a range of products within a category that results in the achievement of profitability goals and targets. The Buyer executes all aspects of the buying process for a product category, creating a compelling assortment that meets financial targets and supports brand objectives. The role further ensures sales growth and increase in gross margins by considering market trends and customer demand in terms of price, quality and availability when making purchasing decisions.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field
- +5 years’ experience in a buying role, with demonstrable experience executing all aspects of the buying process for a private label and imports products category in a large retail organisation
- Demonstrable experience with sourcing and supplier management along with complex vendor / supplier negotiations
- Well-developed understanding of supply chain concepts, processes and systems
- Comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing a product’s cost and selling prices
- Knowledge of commercial and financial trade-offs in category sales
- Understanding of the retail value chain and profitability drivers
- Proficiency in MS Office 365 with advanced Excel skills
Responsibilities
- Ensure first place in the market by maintaining price competitiveness
- Ensure a comprehensive coverage of categories through effective range rationalisation, aligned to strategy and brand logic
- Maintain effective administration (across all areas)
- Maintain competitiveness in cost and selling prices
- Base price objectives on knowledge of market prices, current trends and/or market leaders
- Effectively utilise negotiation to achieve pricing objectives
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained regarding sensitive information
- Selection of lines and management of price points
- Continuously track competitor pricing
- Ensure availability of stock at suppliers
- Timeously supply information to Marketing
- Resolve stock level issues in stores and distribution centres
- Remain up to date with price movements and shortages
- Identify potential gaps and international trends in order to source profitable products
- Manage the end-to-end supply chain process
- Determine merchandising layout that is practical and reflective of consumer patterns
How to apply
About this listing: SpanSam is an opportunity discovery service and is not the hiring employer unless explicitly stated. Application decisions and source-listing changes are controlled by the employer or institution.