Buyer I : hi

TFG; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

TFG in South Africa seeks a Buyer I to drive buying plans for assigned categories, negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, and monitor market trends to adjust strategies. The role includes analyzing sales data, aligning with business goals, and collaborating with the buying team to optimize stock and profitability.

The candidate should have a Diploma/Graduate/Postgraduate degree, experience as a buyer, and strong negotiation and analytical skills, with readiness to travel locally and

Qualifications

• Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree.
• Experience as a Buyer.
• Integral understanding of the retail cycle and buying process.
• Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Product development
• Uncompromising negotiation skills
• Good analytical skills
• Solid understanding of Quick Response model
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and procuring a balanced range of merchandise aligned with company strategy.
• Collaborating with planners to analyze sales patterns and market trends.
• Formulating departmental strategies to maximize sales and source stock timely.
• Negotiating effectively to deliver financial KPIs.
• Building relationships with employees, suppliers, and key functions.
• Contributing to growth/profit through innovative ideas.
• Occasional buying trips local and international.
• Delivering a clear product strategy aligned with store brand strategy.
• Thinking big-picture while attending to details.
• Driving product efficiencies and key measures.
• Assessing complex situations and implementing workable solutions.
• Communicating effectively at all levels and fostering cross-functional collaboration

Skills

Planning & Organising

Policy & Procedures

Market Research & Analysis

Supplier Management

Requirements Analysis

Education

Diploma/Graduate/Postgraduate

Tools

Excel

Word

E-mail

Job description

Buyer I : hi

The Buyer I is responsible for executing buying plans for assigned categories, negotiating prices, terms, and contracts with suppliers, and monitoring market trends to adjust buying strategies as needed. They manage supplier relationships, resolve any issues, and ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Additionally, they analyze sales data to adjust buying plans accordingly and collaborate with the buying team to ensure alignment with business goals.

• Successfully source and procure a balancedrange of merchandise in line with company strategy


• Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives


• Formulate departmental strategies to maximizesales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies


• Negotiate effectively to deliver Financial businessKPI'S


• Build and maintain good relationships with employees, suppliers, and key functions in the business


• Contribute to growth /profit through innovative ideas


• Availability to go on buying trips (local and international)


• Understanding and delivering a clear product strategy aligned with specific store brand strategy


• Think in terms of the \"big picture\" as well as consider specifics and detail


• Drive product efficiencies and key measures


• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions


• Communicate effectively at all levels


• Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying and planning functions

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree


• Have experience as a Buyer


• Integral understanding of the retail Cycle and Buying Process


• Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills


• Product development


• Uncompromising negotiation skills


• Good analytical skills


• Have a solid understanding of Quick Response model


• A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable

Skills

• Planning & Organising


• Policy & Procedures


• Market Research and Analysis


• Supplier Management


• Requirements Analysis

Behaviours

• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships


• Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals


• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner


• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers


• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets


• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems


• Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives


• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives

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Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.