Senior Wine & Liquor Buyer: Strategy & Sourcing

The Shoprite Group of Companies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail organization in South Africa is seeking a Senior Buyer to execute the Wine & Liquor buying strategy. The role involves collaborating with suppliers and managing inventory while focusing on pricing and product selection. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of experience in a buying role with strong negotiation and analytical skills. This position offers the opportunity to drive profitability and enhance product offerings in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in a buying role within a large retail organization.
• Demonstrable experience in directing the buying process for a product category.
• Proven experience with sourcing, supplier management, and vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Wine & Liquor portfolio buying strategy.
• Collaborate with category management for pricing strategies.
• Negotiate favorable trading terms and maintain vendor relationships.
• Analyze category performance and generate reports for leadership.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Market analysis

Supplier relationship management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office 365

Advanced Excel

Job description

A major retail organization in South Africa is seeking a Senior Buyer to execute the Wine & Liquor buying strategy. The role involves collaborating with suppliers and managing inventory while focusing on pricing and product selection. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of experience in a buying role with strong negotiation and analytical skills. This position offers the opportunity to drive profitability and enhance product offerings in a competitive market.