Durban Hardware Buyer - Growth & Negotiation Focus

Boxer Superstores; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Boxer Superstores Head Office in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced Build Buyer to drive category growth and profitability in the Hardware / Building Materials arena.

The successful candidate will have proven buying or category management experience, supplier relationships, strong negotiation skills and Excel proficiency, and will be Durban-based or willing to relocate. Hardware industry experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Hardware / Building Materials industry.
• Supplier relationships and negotiation experience.
• Product ranging, pricing, margins and promotions management.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Drive category growth and profitability.
• Negotiate with suppliers in a competitive market.
• Oversee product ranging, pricing and margins.
• Plan and execute promotions.
• Identify market opportunities and optimise assortments.

Skills

Buying experience

Category management

Negotiation

Excel proficiency

Job description

Boxer Superstores Head Office in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced Build Buyer to drive category growth and profitability in the Hardware / Building Materials arena.

The successful candidate will have proven buying or category management experience, supplier relationships, strong negotiation skills and Excel proficiency, and will be Durban-based or willing to relocate. Hardware industry experience is essential.