SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Our client a well-established Grocer is seeking a Store Buyer to join their team Location: Welkom 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