Buyer : Dairy (24 Months Contract)

Woolworths; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading FMCG retailer in Cape Town is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage the Dairy Department. The role involves driving market share, managing supplier relationships, and developing pricing strategies. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in retail or FMCG, with strong commercial and negotiation skills. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial indicators, coordinating with various teams, and applying innovative business ideas to enhance category performance. This temporary role offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of buying or retail experience.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain processes.
• Ability to coordinate and deliver category operating plan.
• Ability to achieve key KPIs such as market share and sales growth.
• Experience in procurement and buying within retail, FMCG, or agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dairy Department's end-to-end processes.
• Drive profitability and market share of the category.
• Implement Dairy category development strategies.
• Oversee Supplier Category Growth Funds and pricing strategies.
• Build relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Commercial skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Financial management

Communication

Strong Excel skills

Team player

Customer orientation

Proactivity

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Job category : Other : FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location : Cape Town

Contract : Temporary

Remuneration : Market Related

EE position : No

Introduction

The role involves procuring a range of products to meet business objectives such as profit, quality, and availability, thereby driving market share and profitability within your category. The successful candidate will manage a broad supplier base, fostering effective and collaborative relationships to support these goals.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of the Dairy Department.
• Drive market share and profitability of the category.
• Contribute to Category and Supplier strategies.
• Implement the Dairy category development strategy across stakeholders.
• Submit weekly Dairy Procurement Plans to meet WW Foods requirements.
• Manage financial indicators and expenses.
• Oversee Supplier Category Growth Funds.
• Develop and execute pricing and promotional strategies.
• Participate in NPD processes, considering product and price tiers and KPIs.
• Assist in planning and forecasting products and ranges.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and team members.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Sales, and Assortment & Space teams to maximize sales and promotions.
• Liaise with Distribution regarding Supply Chain issues.
• Monitor industry and international trends.
• Apply finance or management / costing accounting knowledge, with strong Excel skills.
• Utilize category management experience.
• Understand margins, GP mechanics, and influencing factors.
• Demonstrate proactivity and innovation with a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Possess procurement and buying experience within retail, FMCG, dairy, or agriculture sectors, including knowledge of store operations, customer profiles, locations, and competitors.
• Have at least 5 years of buying or retail experience.
• Technical understanding of the Dairy category is advantageous.
• Proven sourcing and supplier management experience.

Qualifications

• Possess strong commercial skills and understanding of Supply Chain processes and systems.
• Understand factors affecting product costs and selling prices.
• Ability to coordinate and deliver the category operating plan.
• Exhibit strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach and mentor junior team members.
• Strong negotiation and financial management skills.
• Ability to achieve key KPIs such as market share, sales growth, gross profit, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a quality and high-standard mindset.
• Have a strong customer and retail orientation with sound business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Be entrepreneurial, initiating and implementing innovative business ideas and accepting accountability.
• Be a team player with an understanding of diversity.
• Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.