Buyer

3 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa Shoprite Group Full time

Closing Date- 2025/03/14- Reference Number- SHO250304-3- Job Title- Buyer- Job Type- Permanent- Location - Country- South Africa- Location - Province- Gauteng- Location - Town or City- Pretoria- Purpose of the Job- Job Advert Details- Job Category- Pharmaceutical- Job Objectives- Develop, adjust and maintain cycle purchasing plan in accordance with market trends on a monthly basis
- Initiate negotiations regarding terms, conditions, discounts, stock protection for products as per purchasing plan on a weekly basis
- Keep abreast of new pharmaceutical products and list these timeously
- Ensure minimum and maximum stock levels across all products as per purchasing plan, budget parameters, MCC requirements
- Accurately and timeously place orders and inform suppliers daily
- Follow up on outstanding or displaced orders, out of stock and back orders obtain possible delivery dates, on a daily basis
- Reduce out of stock situation to a 5% level
- Oversee special non-surgical product buy outs
- Timeously inform Receiving regarding all orders
- Keep accurate record of pricing, deals promotions etc.
- Collect invoices from Receiving area on a daily basis
- Control prices, add logístical fees
- Ensure that the right amount of credits are allocated to suppliers for short supplies, short dated stocks and price claims
- Manage performance within area of responsibility
- Ensure staff competence regarding the use of credits
- Identify development needs and find ways to address these
- Negotiate advertising to meet budget targets
- Plan promotions according to seasonality of portfolio
- Qualifications**Essential**:

- Matric (Grade 12)
- Appropriate B Degree is preferable

**Desirable**
- Analysing
- Learning and Researching
- Leading and Supervising
- Working with People
- Relating and Networking
- Following Instructions and Procedure
- Experience**Essential**
- 3 years of current buying experience within a retail/wholesale/FMCG environment
- Knowledge and Skills- Knowledge and understanding of healthcare related products
- Knowledge and understanding of financial indicators
- Negotiation, procurement and stock management
- Knowledge of internal systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Sound analytical skills
- Relationship building and management skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Excellent numeracy skills
- Attention to detail

**_Our Group and all its operating companies are committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included._


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