Buyer
4 days ago
**Responsibilities**
- Identify customer preferences and forecast consumer trends.
- Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices.
- Discover and purchase new products and check the quality and popularity of those already on our shelves.
- Negotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our company.
- Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase.
- Monitor stock levels and make plans for buying within budget.
- Create reports on sales, budgets and customer satisfaction and adjust your strategies accordingly.
- Forge and maintain trust relationships with suppliers to promote fair dealing.
- Attend events, fairs and exhibitions to remain up to date with the market’s trends.
**Requirements**:
- Proven experience as a buyer in the food and beverage industry or relevant role.
- Outstanding communication abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiating.
- Up to speed with purchasing best practices.
- Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting techniques
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of purchasing software is an advantage.
- Grade 12
- BCom/BA in business administration or relevant field will be considered a plus.
**Salary**: R9,972.09 - R36,062.23 per month
**Education**:
- Bachelors (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Buyer: 1 year (preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sandton, Gauteng: Relocate before starting work (required)
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