Senior Fmcg Buyer

2 weeks ago

Durban, South Africa Carlysle Human Capital Full time

The procurement department comprises of a team of specialised individuals, experienced in their fields, the products, and services they manage. The individual will work closely with our current

**Key responsibilities include the following**:

- Purchasing / Procurement of South African FMCG products with existing and new suppliers.
- Development of the companys product range and sourcing of new products where requested.
- Negotiation of Pricing, Rebates and Settlement Discounts
- Negotiation and handling of claims.
- Handling the negotiation of Cycle deals, promotions, and POS material for relevant markets.
- Assisting the Head of Procurement with any other suppliers and duties related to procurement

**We are looking for someone who has the following experience**:

- Extensive knowledge of South African FMCG market and suppliers
- Knowledge of International suppliers would be preferable
- At least 5 years experience in the procurement / buying field
- Centralised buying experience
- Maintaining and developing supplier relationships
- Price negotiations
- Experience in successfully negotiating claims, rebates, and settlement discounts
- Planning of cycle deals, promotions, and activity experience
- Experience in Exports would be preferable

**Characteristics we are looking for**:

- Computer savvy
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Relationship building skills.
- In depth understanding and knowledge of the FMCG industry
- An ability to work independently but also within a team structure
- Proactive and assertive, able to take calculated decisions
- Ambitious, positive, and energetic
- Ability to handle high pressure situations
- Solution driven
- Resourceful

Salary will be market related and based on current experience

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