Senior Buyer

Profile Personnel

East London

On-site

ZAR 200,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A well-established retail outlet is seeking a Buyer in East London. The ideal candidate must have 3+ years of experience in retail, wholesale, or consumable buying, with strong analytical, negotiation, and stock management skills. Additional qualifications include a Matric and preferably a finance qualification. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a valid driver’s license are required. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and applications not responded to within 14 days should be considered unsuccessful.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in retail, wholesale or consumable buying essential.
  • Flexibility to adapt to market trends is required.
  • A valid driver’s license is mandatory.
  • Flexibility to adapt to market trends; valid driver’s license; MS Office proficiency.

Skills

Strong analytical skills
Negotiation skills
Stock management skills
Excellent communication

Education

Matric
Finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buyer position available for a well - established retail outlet based in East London

  • Qualifications: Matric; Finance qualification would be advantageous.

  • Experience: 3+ years in retail, wholesale, or consumable buying essential.

  • Key Skills: Strong analytical, negotiation, and stock management skills; understanding of budgeting and financial management; excellent communication.

  • Requirements: Flexibility to adapt to market trends; Microsoft Office proficiency; valid driver’s license.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

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