Strategic Stationery Buyer - Drive Sourcing & Growth

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

Job summary

A well-known retail bookstore in Durbanville seeks a resourceful Buyer - Stationery to drive sales and manage product categories. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and negotiation skills along with relevant experience in retail and product management. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Product Team to achieve sales targets and managing supplier negotiations, stock, and pricing. A competitive salary package includes benefits such as medical aid and a provident fund.

Benefits

Membership of medical aid

Provident fund

Qualifications

• Product buying and sourcing experience within the retail industry.
• Able to network and develop key relationships with suppliers.
• Strong commercial acumen and a resilient, driven nature.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Negotiating skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualification in Retail, Business or Procurement Management

Tools

MS Office suite

MS Outlook

Job description

A well-known retail bookstore in Durbanville seeks a resourceful Buyer - Stationery to drive sales and manage product categories. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and negotiation skills along with relevant experience in retail and product management. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Product Team to achieve sales targets and managing supplier negotiations, stock, and pricing. A competitive salary package includes benefits such as medical aid and a provident fund.