Regional Merchandise Manager - BUCO Port Elizabeth North End

The Building Company; Gqeberha; In loco; ZAR 550.000 - 850.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Building Company in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Regional Procurement professional to lead regional sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations.

You will collaborate with Category Managers, optimize stock levels, and manage regional promotions while upholding company values.

The role requires Grade 12, NQF6, and at least 5 years in a similar retail procurement role at middle management level.

Competenze

• Grade 12 is essential.
• NQF6 qualification in Retail/Procurement is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar procurement role in a computerised retail environment is essential.
• Experience at a middle management level is essential.

Mansioni

• Procurement activity within the Region - create and execute Regional Procurement strategies aligned with Group Procurement Strategy and budgets.
• Liaise with Category Managers and Product Specialists to execute category strategies and resolve supply chain issues.
• Negotiate base prices, regional deals, forward orders and KVI pricing.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships with internal and supplier networks to manage expectations and facilitate delivery.
• Facilitate listing of Regional Suppliers and assist Marketing as required.
• Organise product and supplier service training and related initiatives when required.
• Manage stock levels and implement SOPs/Best Practices to maintain stock File Integrity.
• Ensure regional procurement procedures comply with set processes and guidelines.
• Gather market intelligence to assess business competitiveness and plan regional promotions.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy

Stock management

Formazione

Grade 12

NQF6 in Retail/Procurement

Descrizione del lavoro

The Building Company

2026/10/27 Port Elizabeth

Job Reference Number: 3020005003

Department: BUCO

Business Unit

Industry: Retail

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

To create and execute Regional Procurement strategies through effective negotiations around costs and selling price and ensure market related product offerings in line with the National Procurement strategy.

Job Description

• Procurement activity within the Region - To create and execute Regional Procurement strategies in line with the Group Procurement Strategy and budgets and business objectives
• Liaise with Category Managers and Product Specialists – To collaborate with Category Managers and Product Specialists to ensure execution of category strategies, optimise opportunities, and resolve and improve supply chain issues
• Supplier Negotiations - Negotiate base prices, regional deals, forward orders, and KVI pricing
• Maintain Stakeholder relationships - To proactively liaise and engage with supplier network and internal stakeholders (i.a., Group Merchandising team, Store Managers and Store Buyers) to manage expectations and facilitate delivery
• Facilitate listing process of Regional Suppliers – To ensure that all stipulated procedures and process are followed in listing all Regional Suppliers Assist Marketing
• Product Training - To organise and coordinate product and supplier service training and related initiatives when and where required
• Store Stock levels – Manage and implement strategies with aim of maintaining efficient stock levels and appropriate SOPs/Best Practices
• Ensure Stock File Integrity - To ensure integrity of stock file in line with stock file guidelines
• Manage Procurement Procedures – To ensure that the regional merchandising portfolio are in line with all stipulated/set procedures and processes
• Market Intelligence gathering – To assess / ensure business competitiveness
• Manage regional promotions - Plan, co-ordinate and execute regional promotions
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Job Requirements

• Grade 12(essential)
• Relevant tertiary qualification (NQF6) ideally with a Retail/Procurement focus (desirable)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position in a computerised retail environment (essential)
• Experience gained at a middle management level (essential)