National Buyer - Wholesale Foods And Groceries Non-Perishables

Kourie Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Buyer to manage supplier relationships and drive innovative marketing initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will oversee a portfolio of suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal pricing strategies. Your expertise will be crucial in negotiating bulk orders, managing stock levels, and facilitating supplier reviews. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in the retail sector, where your experience will help shape the company's success. If you have a passion for procurement and a track record of excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years as a Buyer in retail/wholesale, including 2 years as a Senior Buyer.
• Advanced skills in MS Office and Excel are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier portfolio and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Negotiate pricing and create promotions to maximize sales.

Skills

Account Management

Execution

Insurance Management

Import & Export

Catering Operations

Building Electrician

Education

Retail or Business Management Degree or Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Excel

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers including the integration of innovative business and marketing initiatives to ensure company objectives are achieved
• Sourcing new and maintaining current supplier relations to ensure on-time delivery
• Finalize and approve buys
• Negotiate and achieve pricing objectives per supplier
• Communicate concise direction to successfully implement sales initiatives
• Create promotions to maximize sales and profits
• Attend trade shows
• Facilitate supplier business reviews
• Support and drive store brands
• Achieve stock management objectives
• Manage ageing stock, overstock, and low stock levels
• Select, manage, and maintain internal and external relationships
• Negotiate bulk orders with suppliers
• Handle purchase orders
• Prepare procurement reports
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic initiatives
• Manage category and product performance
• Measure and report on supplier and category performance

Desired Experience & Qualification

Essential Requirements:

• 8 to 9 years (or more) experience as a Buyer for all categories of non-perishable groceries and foods within the retail/wholesale industry, including 2 years in a Senior Buyer role.
• Advanced MS Office skills, including Excel.
• SAP experience.
• Retail or Business Management Degree or Diploma will be advantageous.

Package & Remuneration:

For salary details, please email Donna at [email address]. Please note that salary will be dependent on current job level, years of relevant industry experience, product and category experience, and tertiary education.

Key Skills: Account Management, Execution, Insurance Management, Import & Export, Catering Operations, Building Electrician.