Buyer

Shoprite; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization is seeking a Buyer to execute the buying strategy for product categories, ensuring profitability and competitiveness. The role demands collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to create compelling assortments, manage pricing, and resolve stock issues. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business or related fields and a minimum of 2 years in a buying role within a large retail organization. Strong negotiation skills and advanced Excel proficiency are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a buying role within a large retail organization.
• Experience in sourcing, supplier management, and vendor negotiations.
• Well-developed understanding of supply chain concepts and processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute the buying strategy to meet profitability goals and targets.
• Manage pricing and ensure competitiveness in cost and selling prices.
• Collaborate with suppliers and marketing teams for effective execution.

Skills

Negotiation

Market analysis

Supply chain management

Advanced Excel

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain

Job description

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the Buyer role is to execute the buying strategy of the Shoprite Group through the planning, selection and procurement of a range of products within a category that results in the achievement of profitability goals and targets. The Buyer executes all aspects of the buying process for a product category, creating a compelling assortment that meets financial targets and supports brand objectives. The role further ensures sales growth and increase in gross margins by considering market trends and customer demand in terms of price, quality and availability when making purchasing decisions. The Buyer works collaboratively with suppliers, category, marketing and store operations teams to execute the buying strategy, ensuring a consistent customer experience and aligned execution of pricing, promotions, ranging, display and layout.

Product range and line determination

• Ensure first place in the market by maintaining price competitiveness
• Ensure a comprehensive coverage of categories through effective range rationalisation, aligned to strategy and brand logic.
• Maintain effective administration (across all areas)

Product pricing administration

• Maintain competitiveness in cost and selling prices
• Base price objectives on knowledge of market prices, current trends and/or market leaders
• Effectively utilise negotiation to achieve pricing objectives
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained regarding sensitive information

Advertising and promotions management

• Selection of lines and management of price points
• Continuously track competitor pricing
• Ensure availability of stock at suppliers
• Timeously supply information to Marketing

Resolve stock level issues in stores and distribution centres

• Remain up to date with price movements and shortages in order to proactively advise the distribution centres

International sourcing

• Identify potential gaps and international trends in order to source profitable products
• Manage the end-to-end supply chain process

Determine merchandising layout

Determine merchandising layout that is practical and reflective of consumer patterns.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or relevant experience – (essential)

Experience

• +2 years’ experience in a buying role, with demonstrable experience executing all aspects of the buying process for a private label and imports products category in a large retail organisation – (essential).
• Demonstrable experience with sourcing and supplier management along with complex vendor / supplier negotiations –
  (essential).

Knowledge and Skills

• Well-developed understanding of supply chain concepts, processes and systems – (essential).
• Comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing a product’s cost and selling prices – (essential).
• Knowledge of commercial and financial trade-offs in category sales – (essential).
• Understanding of the retail value chain and profitability drivers – (essential).
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 with advanced Excel skills – (essential).