Buyer-Retail

The Legends Agency; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic procurement agency in Paarl is seeking a Buyer for Retail Procurement, focusing on firearms, outdoor gear, and pet products. The ideal candidate will have a B Degree in Procurement, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong negotiation abilities. Responsibilities include managing key categories, supplier negotiations, and data-driven purchasing decisions. A passion for the outdoors and willingness to travel are essential for this role, which offers a salary of R30,000-R35,000 CTC.

Qualifications

• 2+ years retail procurement or buying experience, preferably within outdoor/hunting/firearms categories.
• Must have own transport and be willing to travel.
• Able to work longer hours during peak buying periods.

Responsibilities

• Managing key retail categories including firearms, ammunition, and outdoor gear.
• Building supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.
• Crunching numbers, analysing trends, and making data-driven buying decisions.

Skills

Negotiation abilities

Advanced Excel

Product knowledge in outdoor categories

Data analytics skills

Education

B Degree in Procurement

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Buyer Retail Procurement (Outdoor, Firearms, Hunting & Pet Gear)

Location: Paarl, Western Cape

R30,000-R35,000 CTC

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Procurement, you’ll join a driven Category Management team focused on executing innovative procurement strategies across our retail footprint.

You’ll be hands‑on with:

• Managing key retail categories including firearms, ammunition, hunting, shooting, outdoor gear, and pet products
• Building supplier relationships and negotiating contracts & rebates
• Visiting stores and suppliers
• Crunching numbers, analysing trends, and making data‑driven buying decisions
• Ensuring compliance with firearms legislation and industry regulations
• Representing the brand with confidence at supplier meetings and industry events

What We’re Looking For

• B Degree in Procurement
• 2+ years retail procurement or buying experience, preferably within outdoor/hunting/firearms categories
• Strong product knowledge in hunting, shooting, outdoor gear or pet categories
• Bonus: Skills in Procurement & Data Analytics
• Negotiation abilities that make suppliers lean in
• Advanced Excel & strong MS Office skills
• Someone eager to learn, grow, and master procurement
• A real passion for the outdoors, hunters, and sportsmen/sportswomen welcome!
• Must have own transport and be willing to travel
• Able to work longer hours during peak buying periods
• Ideally living in Paarl or the surrounding areas (lift clubs available)

This Role Is Perfect For You If

• You’re a young, energetic buyer ready to level up
• You’ve worked in retail buying (Sportman’s Warehouse, Builders, Massmart, Checkers, etc.)
• You love the outdoors and understand the customers who shop these categories
• You enjoy data, negotiating, winning, and seeing your products succeed in stores
• You want a role where you manage big volumes, big categories, and real impact