Senior Buyer

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time
Job title : Senior BuyerJob Location : Gauteng, JohannesburgDeadline : December 05, 2024Quick Recommended Links
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Responsibilities

  • Oversee category campaign planning, including flow plans and margin control, ensuring all product and BOM listings are accurate for catalogue inclusion.
  • Review and update selling prices, codes, and descriptions, aligning them with overall strategy.
  • Evaluate campaign effectiveness and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Drive market analysis and competitive insights to inform category buying strategies, identifying market gaps and customer needs.
  • Lead the product selection process, ensuring alignment with customer preferences and market trends.
  • Manage the product development cycle from supplier briefing and quote review to product completion, ensuring quality, compliance, and industry standards are met.
  • Conduct monthly reviews of catalogue performance, analysing KPIs such as sales value, margin, GP%, and units sold, adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Collaborate with demand planning to align stock levels with sales forecasts, ensuring optimal inventory management.
  • Develop and execute strategic plans for campaigns, brand guidelines, and product training, ensuring smooth execution across teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms to secure the best possible deals.
  • Monitor supplier performance, working with operations to resolve any issues related to delivery, quality, and compliance.
  • Oversee inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels, reducing excess stock, and managing slow-moving items.
  • Collaborate with demand planning to align stock levels with campaign plans and sales forecasts.
  • Manage the buying budget, ensuring purchasing activities stay within financial constraints and reporting key financial metrics such as cost savings and profitability.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a buying role, preferably in the retail sector.
  • Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with inventory management software.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

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