Trainee Buyer

The Shoprite Group of Companies; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in Africa seeks a Trainee Buyer in Bloemfontein, Free State. This role is crucial for planning, sourcing, and purchasing goods efficiently, all aimed at improving department productivity and profitability. A strong relationship with suppliers and stakeholders is essential. The ideal candidate will support both the Buyer and Senior Buyer functions, contributing to the group's ambition in becoming Africa’s top choice for franchise supermarkets. Join us in shaping an exciting future in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Planning, sourcing, selection, and purchasing of goods.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase specified goods.
• Improve productivity and profitability of the department.
• Support Buyer and Senior Buyer functions.

Job description

Overview

Value Proposition
OK Franchise (which forms part of the Shoprite Group) has 500 franchise members distributed across various brands and has been identified as one of the key strategic pillars for the Shoprite Group. This implies growth opportunities given the inclusion of OK Franchise in the Shoprite Group’s ambition to become Africa’s choice of Franchise Supermarket -, Convenience -, Liquor - and Wholesale Brands. Our franchisees and suppliers are at the heart of what we do and within such a dynamic environment it is essential to maintain a competitive position. To achieve success within this renewed focus the OK Franchise environment will need to gear itself to meet this challenge in a highly competitive consumer market. We know we will need a team of highly talented individuals to join us in shaping this exciting future.

Role Purpose

The Trainee Buyer will assume responsibility for the planning, sourcing, selection and purchasing of specified goods, ensuring effective and profitable planning of goods in the correct quantities, at the right time, place and price. The role aims to improve on the productivity and profitability of the department through the efficient execution of daily tasks, whilst at the same time maintaining good relationships with suppliers and various stakeholders in the business. The Trainee Buyer also provides additional support as required to the Buyer and Senior Buyer functions within the team.