Store Buyer

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Khayelitsha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Grocer in Khayelitsha is seeking a Store Buyer to manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and oversee inventory. The ideal candidate must have 2-5 years' experience in retail buying within the FMCG sector, alongside strong analytical and negotiation skills. Proficiency in MS Office and prior experience with purchasing procedures are essential. This permanent position requires on-site presence.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in a similar retail buying role.
• Must come from FMCG / RETAIL and WHOLESALE groceries industry.
• Strong knowledge of product sourcing, supplier negotiation, and purchasing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining supplier call cycle and preparing and meeting with suppliers.
• Developing and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Creating purchase orders, ensuring all purchases comply with company policies.

Skills

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Ability to forecast trends and analyse sales data

Good understanding of inventory management and stock control

Attention to detail and decision-making ability

Education

Grade 12 / Matric certificate

Relevant diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Retail Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Our client a well-established Grocer is seeking a Store Buyer to join their team

Location : Khayelitsha

Job type : Permanent – on site

Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining supplier call cycle and preparing and meeting with suppliers
• Developing and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Setting up supplier trade plans to manage and achieve objectives.
• Supplier sales growth.
• Adhere to Ad Hoc budget.
• Market price surveys and assisting in price / deal negotiations with suppliers.
• Creating purchase orders, ensuring all purchases are made according to the company’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure suppliers pickups are done.
• Follow up on outstanding orders, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Following up on supplier delivery
• Achieving stock management
• Ensuring products are always stocked.
• Attending to negative stock, ageing stock and low stock levels
• Dealing with supplier claims
• Price setting using market surveys
• Daily floor walks and managing promotional activities in line with store grid.
• Interaction with customers in store and visits.
• Continuously looking for new ideas to drive and grow the business.
• Stay up to date on product knowledge
• Identify opportunities for growth with the suppliers.
• Plan and execute promotional grids to drive sales
• Liaise with internal sales team to generate sales, ensuring bought stock is sold stock.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• Relevant diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Retail Management, or related field (advantageous)
• 2–5 years’ experience in a similar retail buying role
• Must come from FMCG / RETAIL and WHOLESALE groceries industy
• Strong knowledge of product sourcing, supplier negotiation, and purchasing procedures
• Proficient in MS Office
• Computer literacy – Portal, Arch and SAP

Skills Required

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to forecast trends and analyse sales data
• Good understanding of inventory management and stock control
• Attention to detail and decision-making ability

Should meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful