Buyer

Shoprite Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Buyer in Cape Town to execute their buying strategy, managing procurement of products to achieve profitability goals. This role involves ensuring sales growth by analyzing market trends and collaborating with various teams to enhance the customer experience. Candidates should have experience in procurement within a retail setting and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or buying within a retail environment.
• Ability to analyze market trends and customer demand.
• Strong collaboration skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute the buying strategy through planning and procurement.
• Ensure sales growth and gross margin increase.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for alignment.

Job description

Job Details Closing Date / 11 / 11 Reference NumberSHO Job TitleBuyer Job TypePermanent Location - CountrySouth Africa Location - ProvinceWestern Cape Location - Town or CityBrackenfell, Cape Town Purpose of the JobThe 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.