Senior Retail Procurement Leader (Hybrid)

Placements24; Southampton; Hybride; GBP 41 000 - 59 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Staff discounts

Résumé du poste

Placements24 partners with a major retail group to hire a Senior Procurement Specialist in Randburg, Gauteng. You will lead strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationships to secure high‑quality merchandise at competitive prices while optimizing inventory.

The role demands strong analytical skills, leadership, and extensive experience in retail procurement. You will negotiate with national and international suppliers, develop category strategies, and mentor junior staff in a

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement or category management in retail.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder abilities.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies for assigned retail categories.
• Lead negotiations with national and international suppliers to secure optimal pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Manage key supplier relationships, conducting regular performance reviews and fostering collaborative partnerships.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, identifying emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Optimize inventory levels and supply chain efficiency to support sales targets and minimize costs.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and operations teams to align procurement activities with business objectives and product launches.
• Analyze sales data and market insights to inform purchasing decisions and product assortment.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements within the procurement function.
• Mentor and guide junior procurement staff.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship management

SAP

Excel

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Placements24 partners with a major retail group to hire a Senior Procurement Specialist in Randburg, Gauteng. You will lead strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationships to secure high‑quality merchandise at competitive prices while optimizing inventory.

The role demands strong analytical skills, leadership, and extensive experience in retail procurement. You will negotiate with national and international suppliers, develop category strategies, and mentor junior staff in a