Purchasing Manager

4 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Red Cat Recruitment Full time

Red Cat Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Retail Buyer to join our team.

About the Role
  1. Develop and implement effective purchasing strategies to ensure the best product range for our market.
  2. Analyse market trends to inform buying decisions and drive business growth.
  3. Built strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate optimal prices, quantities, and delivery timescales.
  4. Conduct competitive shopping and market analysis to stay ahead of the competition.
  5. Understand retail pricing ladders and cost implications to make informed decisions.
  6. Maintain high-quality stock levels by monitoring discrepancies and escalating issues to suppliers and management.
  7. Run regular reports to analyse sales performance and identify areas for improvement.
  8. Collaborate with the planning team and suppliers to coordinate efforts and achieve common goals.
  9. Support the Buying Team in planning promotional activities to drive sales and revenue growth.
  10. Visit stores regularly to build trust relationships with operators, operations managers, and ops teams.
  11. Travel to meet suppliers, source products, and attend trade fairs as required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Purchasing and procurement of consumer goods.
  • Market analysis and trend forecasting.
  • Supplier relationship management.
  • Stock quality control and maintenance.
  • Report generation and analysis.

Requirements

  • Degree in Business or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in a similar role in retail/FMCG environment.
  • Valid driver's license and own vehicle.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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