Buyer (Stationery) needed at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives

Product range and line determination

• 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)

Product pricing administration

• 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

Advertising and promotions management

• 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 in order to proactively advise the distribution centres

International sourcing

• 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

Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Experience
Essential

• +2 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.