Category Buyer II

1 week ago

Cape Town, 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 About our company Clicks Group 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 support. To 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 support. To maintain relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future product lines. To implement a plan that will achieve the Clicks' value proposition through price and promotion whilst achieving promotional sales targets. To translate the operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet the customers’ needs. To 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 Chain Retail Management Market trends and competitor analysis Financial planning and budgets Sales and Margin Management Skills: Sound Financial/Business acumen with a merchant mindset Sound negotiation skills Planning and organisational skills Ability to build supplier relationships Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint Verbal and written communication Problem solving and analytical thinking Decision making Adhering to Principle and Values Persuading and Influencing Analysing Learning and Researching Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations Following Instructions and Procedures Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking Experience: 3-5 years category experience Education: B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management or similar #J-18808-Ljbffr

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    1 week ago

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