Junior Buyer

Essential Health Pharmacy Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail health organization is seeking a Junior Buyer to manage product sourcing and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in retail and familiarity with procurement practices. Excellent negotiation and communication skills are essential, along with a keen understanding of market trends. Interested applicants should send their CVs to the specified email address.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant or comparable working experience required.
• Experience in a retail environment is preferable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Identify new brand opportunities in line with business strategies.
• Source and evaluate potential suppliers for quality and pricing.
• Manage inventory and stock levels proactively.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Grade 12 certificate with maths

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Buyer with a keen eye for value, interest and awareness of trends coupled with a passion and an eye for quality products at competitive rates.

The successful candidate must preferably have 2 years of relevant or comparable working experience and must reside in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify new brand opportunities, in line with the business and divisional strategies and initiate introduction meeting with brands
• Product range and line development and determination, Identify business opportunities for the organisation
• Source, evaluate and propose potential suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, delivery, and pricing requirements
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Use understanding of customer needs to identify the right products
• Staying abreast of specials in the market/ awareness of price movements to maintain product pricing competitiveness
• Balance product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet the customers’ needs
• Inventory management, pro-actively manage stock shortages
• Maintenance of effective administration (complete and up to date)
• Initiate and motivate promotions and cross departmental collaboration
• Proactive approach to maintaining optimal stock levels
• Produce new and creative ideas, approaches and/ or insights
• Produces a range of solutions to challenges / problems
• Building rapport and establish good relationships with customers and staff
• Relate well to people at all levels within and external of the organisation
• Ability to make effective decisions under difficult circumstances, take ownership and displaying initiative and champion own ideas

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate with maths is an essential requirement
• Preferably 2 years of experience together with experience in a retail environment
• Previous experience and exposure to procurement and/or logistics practices will be advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), good IT skills
• High degree of administrative and numerical proficiency
• Active consumer, find joy in online and physical shopping
• Social media and trend awareness, basic understanding of shopper patterns / behaviour
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated individual that are goal-oriented

Desired Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate

• Strong Business acumen with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Pay attention to detail and be 100% committed
• Friendly, Enthusiastic and proactive disposition
• Have strong negotiation skills
• Have a dynamic personality with a spirit of initiative
• Possess of excellent time management, discipline and organisation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Have problem-solving and analytical skills
• Self-motivated individual that are goal-oriented

If you are enthusiastic about shopping, products and retail paired with an entrepreneurial streak and knack for spotting trends and value, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply below or send your CV to [e-mail] marked for Elizna's attention.