Stationery Buyer | Drive Product Range & Negotiations

Van Schaik Bookstore (Pty)Ltd; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A national bookstore chain seeks a resourceful Buyer - Stationery based in Durbanville. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing product ranges, stock, costing, and supplier negotiation. Ideal candidates must have a qualification in Retail, Business or Procurement Management, along with product buying experience in retail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. A competitive package includes medical aid and provident fund membership.

Benefits

Market related cost to company package

Membership of a medical aid

Provident fund membership

Qualifications

• Qualification in Retail, Business or Procurement Management.
• Product buying and sourcing experience within the retail industry.
• Able to network and develop key relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Team to achieve business targets.
• Manage product ranges, stock, costing, pricing and supplier negotiation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiating and communication skills

Commercial acumen

Networking

Strong resilience

Decisiveness

Proficient in English

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Education

Qualification in Retail, Business or Procurement Management

Job description

A national bookstore chain seeks a resourceful Buyer - Stationery based in Durbanville. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing product ranges, stock, costing, and supplier negotiation. Ideal candidates must have a qualification in Retail, Business or Procurement Management, along with product buying experience in retail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. A competitive package includes medical aid and provident fund membership.