Hybrid Retail Buyer: Sourcing & Negotiation for Growth

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

provident fund

employee discounts on merchandise

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a proactive Buyer to join our expanding retail procurement team. You will source products across categories, negotiate with suppliers, and manage inventory to meet store demand while optimizing cost and quality.

You will collaborate with merchandising and logistics, analyze sales data, and maintain strong supplier relationships in a hybrid work setup based in Gauteng. The role offers growth and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 2-4 years of buying/purchasing/merchandising experience in retail.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify sourcing opportunities and evaluate potential suppliers for various product categories.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings and meet objectives.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure stock availability while minimizing carrying costs.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activity to inform purchasing decisions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and logistics teams to align on product strategy.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Excel

Retail ERP

Inventory management systems

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a proactive Buyer to join our expanding retail procurement team. You will source products across categories, negotiate with suppliers, and manage inventory to meet store demand while optimizing cost and quality.

You will collaborate with merchandising and logistics, analyze sales data, and maintain strong supplier relationships in a hybrid work setup based in Gauteng. The role offers growth and a competitive benefits package.