[High Salary] CATEGORY MANAGER/BUYER

2 months ago


Durban, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

RS Recruitment Services is assisting a leading organisation in the RETAIL HARDWARE industry to recruit a CATEGORY MANAGER/BUYER to be based at their offices in DURBAN. R40 000 to R45 000 basic + R21k car allowance + medical aid. Annual incentive (not guaranteed and dependent on performance).

OUR CLIENT HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND IS PART OF A GROUP OF 350 RETAIL STORES ACROSS SOUTHERN AFRICA.

Purpose of the position:

To facilitate the effective management of the timber, openings & joinery and flat sheet & boards (category 2) at a regional level.

Applicants should have/be the following:

- Matric mandatory.
- National Certificate/Diploma/Degree in, Marketing Management or similar.
- A minimum of 2 to 3 years buying experience in the FMCG retail environment,
- Experience with purchasing timber, joinery, doors cabinets, and openings, an advantage.
- 3-5 years in-store retail management experience.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Maintain and improve loyalty of retailers in conjunction with regional teams.
- Manage organic growth for all retailers in the region.
- Drive group volumes by negotiating attractive deals with preferred suppliers.
- Manage supply chain and conduct regular meetings with regional and national suppliers.
- Manage supplier trade agreements in conjunction with central office.
- Manage all promotional deals and pricing of promotions in the region.
- Negotiate and achieve budgeted drop shipment and retail gross profits.
- Grow the category in line with regional and national sales growth.
- Offer leadership and advice to retailers in respect of category related issues.
- Address all retailer queries regarding supplier issues and communicate effectively with
- all affected parties.

Remuneration:

R40 000 to R45 000 basic + R21k car allowance + medical aid.

Annual incentive (not guaranteed and dependent on performance).

Please be sure to include the following information in your CV:

- Date of Birth
- Citizenship
- Area of Residence
- Availability
- Current/Previous Salary
- Salary Expectations
- Reasons for leaving all your positions

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.


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