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Instore Buyer - Unicare Bassonia

Clicks Group Limited

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 200 000 - 300 000

Full time

21 days ago

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Job summary

A leading retail company in Johannesburg is seeking an Instore Buyer passionate about customer service. Key responsibilities include ensuring stock availability, communicating with suppliers, and achieving monthly stock targets. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of retail buying experience and be skilled in communication and problem solving.

Qualifications

  • 2 to 3 years buying experience in a retail environment.
  • Experience in dealing with suppliers.
  • Experience in working in high pressure environments.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure Stock availability.
  • Communication with suppliers.
  • Achievement of monthly stock target.

Skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize
Computer literacy (MS Excel)
Problem solving skills
Planning skills
Decision making skills
Communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to work under pressure

Education

Matric
Job description
Job Details

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain. Location: Johannesburg. Contract: Permanent. Remuneration: Market related. EE position: Yes.

About our company

Clicks Group introduction

Unicare is currently seeking to appoint an Instore Buyer that is passionate about customer service.

Responsibilities
  • Ensure Stock availability
  • Communication with suppliers
  • Reduction of regrets
  • Achievement of monthly stock target
  • Short dated stock – minimizing stock write offs
  • Promotional price accuracy
Skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize
  • Computer literacy (MS Excel)
  • Problem solving skills
  • Planning skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Communication skills, written and verbal
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Knowledge
  • Buying and planning processes
  • Market trends and competitor analysis
  • Supplier Negotiations knowledge
  • Supplier management
  • Relationship building
  • Deciding and Initiating Action
  • Team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative when necessary
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing needs or priorities
  • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
Education
  • Matric – Essential
Experience
  • 2 to 3 years buying experience in a retail environment (essential)
  • Experience in dealing with suppliers
  • Experience in working in high pressure environments
  • Pharmaceutical buying experience (desirable)
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