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Purchasing Manager

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Durban

On-site

ZAR 300,000 - 400,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Durban is seeking a sales manager to drive DC sales, grow retail loyalty, and meet gross profit targets. This full-time role requires a minimum of 5 years in management within an FMCG environment and a tertiary qualification in Marketing or Advertising. Strong negotiation, strategic decision-making, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years management experience in an FMCG environment.
  • Proven ability to develop suppliers at grassroots level to compliant suppliers.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive DC sales and grow retail loyalty.
  • Manage promotions planning and product development.
  • Oversee warehouse stock levels in line with budget.

Skills

Management in FMCG
Negotiation skills
Strategic decision-making
Inventory Control
Vendor Management
Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Marketing / Advertising

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this position is to drive DC sales, grow retail loyalty, meet DC and retail GP targets, and gain market share through careful planning and purchasing of the correct stock on time and in line with retailer requirements.

Management of promotions planning.

Achievement of sales and gross profit targets

Ensuring product pricing competitiveness against competitors and maintaining budgeted retail margins for members.

Delivering on defined service levels to retailers

Development of internal controls to manage and report on Category Managers' key performance areas.

Driving product development.

Overseeing warehouse stock levels in line with budgeted expectations.

Managing the performance of suppliers from pricing, product, and service level perspectives.

Negotiating trading terms and supplier SLAs.

Controlling department administration and expenses.

Assisting in providing leadership to the Marketing team.

Providing category leadership to the Marketing team and Retail Members.

Performing ad hoc tasks and duties as required.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years management experience in an FMCG environment.
  • Tertiary qualification in Marketing / Advertising.
  • A proven track record of developing suppliers at grassroots level to compliant suppliers.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally across the supply chain.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Strategic decision-making skills.
  • Ability to plan and organize.
  • Ability to trade aggressively.
  • Developing a comprehensive marketing and promotional strategy.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Good negotiation skills with entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Team player

Note: Prior experience may compensate for qualifications not met. All appointments are subject to our Affirmative Action policy.

Key Skills

Inventory Control, Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, HR Sourcing, ERP Systems, Negotiation, Materials Management, Manufacturing, MRP, Contracts

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : Years

Vacancy : 1

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