Procurement Lead: Flexible Sourcing & Vendor Management

MR DIY Philippines; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company located in Stellenbosch is seeking a Purchasing Assistant Manager responsible for overseeing procurement operations, including vendor management and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Business and has 3-5 years of experience in retail merchandising. Candidates should be proficient in MS Office and have strong negotiation skills. This role requires a proactive individual with a hands-on mentality and the ability to thrive in a multicultural team.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of experience in retail merchandising, ideally with store chains.
• Strong background in category and vendor management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing procurement processes, including vendor selection and negotiations.
• Develop purchasing policies and strategies to maximize efficiency.
• Analyze market trends to improve supply chain performance.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

MS Office proficiency

Retail merchandising

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Job description

A retail company located in Stellenbosch is seeking a Purchasing Assistant Manager responsible for overseeing procurement operations, including vendor management and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Business and has 3-5 years of experience in retail merchandising. Candidates should be proficient in MS Office and have strong negotiation skills. This role requires a proactive individual with a hands-on mentality and the ability to thrive in a multicultural team.