Category Buyer Ii

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

Job category:
Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location:
Cape Town

Contract:
Permanent

Remuneration:
Market Related

EE position:
Yes

Introduction We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Buyer II within our Beauty team. This role will report into the Portfolio Manager and will be based at our Head Office in Cape Town.

Job Purpose:

To execute the category strategy in order to achieve and exceed the category financial targets through rapidly accelerating category depth, strengthen pricing strategy and driving private label and exclusive Brands thereby creating product differentiation and innovation to increase market share and profitability.


Job Objectives:

To develop and implement a category plan for specific product ranges to ensure reduced cost of goods, optimise contract terms and increase income, assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category with the require managerial supportTo negotiate favourable trading terms and promotional spend (co-op), actively cultivate, develop and maintain vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first to market with new product launches with the required managerial supportTo maintain relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future product linesTo implement a plan that will achieve the Clicks' value proposition through price and promotion whilst achieving promotional sales targetsTo translate the operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet the customers' needsTo support the sourcing and development of private label products and exclusive brands thereby creating product differentiation, innovation and brand loyalty that will increase market share and profitability.

To conduct range reviews, analyse consumer buying patterns, predict future trends and stay abreast with competitor activity To work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including marketing and Clubcard, to ensure effective delivery of the operating plan To regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, margin and promo quantification, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan Knowledge:
Procurement and Supply ChainRetail ManagementMarket trends and competitor analysisFinancial planning and budgetsSales and

Margin Management Skills:

Sound Financial/Business acumen with a merchant mindsetSound negotiation skillsPlanning and organisational skillsAbility to build supplier relationshipsCompetency in all computer packages, i.e.

Outlook, Excel, PowerPointVerbal and written communicationProblem solving and analytical thinkingDecision makingAdhering to Principle and ValuesPersuading and InfluencingAnalysingLearning and ResearchingDelivering Results & Meeting Customer ExpectationsFollowing Instructions and ProceduresEntrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking Experience: 3-5 years category experience Education: B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management or similarDo you require help with the registration process?#J-18808-Ljbffr

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