Description:
Position: Buyer/Procurement Officer/Purchasing Specialist
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Buyer to join our team at our factory. The purpose of this position is to purchase goods for the Company and maintain the products at the budgeted gross profit for both the Distribution Centre and Retailers.
Responsibilities:
Support and execution regionally of the National GM Strategy Develop and execute Regional GM Strategy based on relevant market data Strategically drive sales to budget through full implementation of overall category strategy Negotiate deals, pricing, promotional pricing and new product launches Continued innovation to assist in developing category sales contribution to total sales Daily analysis of and response to key statistics Manage and grow DC and Retail margin in line with budget Manage recoveries in line with budget Maintain stockholding against budget (Days and Budget). Align Supplier Strategy with GM Category strategy and foster good trading relationships Regular supplier strategic reviews and sales meetings Ongoing Category ManagementSKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Matric Marketing or similar tertiary education is advantageous Knowledge of FMCG Must be able to thrive in a competitive and pressurized environment Be a Team Player (People Skills) Knowledge of Buying Systems and processes Strong negotiating and interpersonal Skills Strong Planning Skills Good Financial Skills Good Administrative Skills Good Analytical Skills Good Communication Skills (Verbal and written) Drivers License.
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for procurement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
15 Apr 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za