Purchasing Manager for FMCG Retail and Wholesale
3 days ago
About Us
The VKB Group is a leading agricultural company providing support to farmers and producing high-quality food products for consumers. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.
We operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels. This house of brands we have established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.
Our Purpose
We aim to make a positive impact in people's lives: our employees, producers, clients, communities, and the larger industry. Through collaboration with this group of people, we strive to make an even bigger and longer lasting impact in the lives of all South Africans.
Our Values
We live by five important values:
- Humble
- Hungry
- Bold
- Smart
- Team Player
Job Description
The ideal team player will be responsible for purchasing and procuring quality products at competitive prices to meet business objectives. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure optimal product offerings and pricing.
Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Purchasing Manager for FMCG retail and wholesale environment with:
- 2 years of buying experience in FMCG retail and/or wholesale environment
- Proven track record of achieving cost savings and improving supplier performance
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Commercial awareness with a consumer-centric mindset
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
Duties and Responsibilities
Driving product strategy and support the end-to-end buying process. Overseeing seasonal strategies and ensuring the availability based on market conditions, trends, and historic numbers. Compiling and analyzing sales reports and presenting key insights to the Product Manager.
We estimate the annual salary for this role to be around R500,000 - R700,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
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