Strategic Retail Buyer | Upington & Beyond

Placements24; Riverton (UT); In loco; USD 25.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Not disclosed retailer in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Retail Buyer to source, select, and negotiate merchandise for a diverse range of channels. You will drive value through supplier negotiations, manage budgets, and ensure product quality and profitable assortment decisions.

The role requires strategic insight, deep market awareness, and collaboration across merchandising and marketing teams to optimize launches and inventory levels.

Competenze

• 4–6 years of experience in retail buying or category management.
• Proven track record in product sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management.
• Experience in retail merchandising principles and inventory management.
• Strong analytical, financial, and mathematical skills.
• Forecasting market trends and identifying profitable opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in purchasing software and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

Mansioni

• Identify and source new products and suppliers.
• Analyze market trends and customer data to inform purchasing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Plan assortments for various retail channels and locations.
• Manage open-to-buy budgets and ensure financial targets.
• Collaborate with merchandising and marketing for launches.
• Monitor inventory levels and sales performance of purchased products.
• Ensure all purchased products meet quality and compliance standards.
• Stay informed about industry developments regionally and nationally.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Strumenti

Purchasing software

MS Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Not disclosed retailer in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Retail Buyer to source, select, and negotiate merchandise for a diverse range of channels. You will drive value through supplier negotiations, manage budgets, and ensure product quality and profitable assortment decisions.

The role requires strategic insight, deep market awareness, and collaboration across merchandising and marketing teams to optimize launches and inventory levels.