National Buyer - Wholesale Foods and Groceries non-perishables

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.