Store Buyer

Our client a well-established Grocer is seeking a Store Buyer to join their teamLocation: VryburgJob type: Permanent – on siteDuties and ResponsibilitiesSetting up and maintaining supplier call cycle and preparing and meeting with suppliersDeveloping 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 deliveryAchieving stock managementEnsuring products are always stocked.Attending to negative stock, ageing stock and low stock levelsDealing with supplier claimsPrice setting using market surveysDaily 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 knowledgeIdentify opportunities for growth with the suppliers.Plan and execute promotional grids to drive salesLiaise with internal sales team to generate sales, ensuring bought stock is sold stock.Minimum RequirementsGrade 12 / Matric certificateRelevant diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Retail Management, or related field (advantageous)2–5 years’ experience in a similar retail buying roleMust come from FMCG/RETAIL and WHOLESALE groceries industyStrong knowledge of product sourcing, supplier negotiation, and purchasing proceduresProficient in MS OfficeComputer literacy – Portal, Arch and SAPSkills RequiredStrong analytical and numerical skillsExcellent negotiation and communication skillsAbility to forecast trends and analyse sales dataGood understanding of inventory management and stock controlAttention to detail and decision-making abilityShould 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