Buyer: Gifting

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Woolworths Full time

Advert reference:
woolw_000588

Advert status:
Online

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Position Summary

Industry:
FMCG & Supply Management

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

Location:
Cape Town

Contract:
Permanent

Remuneration:
Market Related

Introduction
Source and buy product in support of the Gifting Category and Food Strategies, through effective supplier, team and profit management to achieve all KPI's

Job description

  • Give input to and implement departmental and supplier strategies
  • Establish a commercially viable product range strategy and manage the implementation thereof
  • Develop good working relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders
  • Review internal Woolworths' performance data (sales, profit, market share, market size, etc.) for the department and make comparisons against competition ito range, price, promotions and product development
  • Identify and prioritise the key commercial strategies and accompanying quantifiable goals and KPI's for the department in line with category operating plan
  • Ensure internal and external colleagues understand and work to deliver the department category plan
  • Review department performance versus Department Scorecards on a regular basis and inform key stakeholders
  • Manage financial accountabilities; margins (including strategic buyin opportunities in consultation with Merchandise Planning), incentives, settlement discounts, departmental charges, sample account etc.
  • Negotiate price, promotional price and new lines, taking into account price tiering / product positioning and financial targets
  • Integrate with Sales Management as well as take the lead for Foods across categories to ensure we show up as the Power of One across Foods when delivering events
  • Balance buys to ensure growth is profitable

Minimum requirements

  • Relevant commercial degree / diploma
  • Minimum of 35 years retail buying experience.
  • Proven experience in managing a Foods/FMCG department
  • Proven sourcing and supplier management experience
  • Proven ability to provide tactical input and deliver the category operating plan.
  • Strong integrator and the ability to work in a matrix structure
  • Strong negotiation and financial management skills
  • Proven ability to deliver the following category KPIs (i.e. market share, sales growth, margin, ROS, availability)
  • Management / leadership skills
  • Understanding of Supply Chain processes and principles
**Woolworths is an equal employment opportunity company that is committed to inclusion and diversity

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