Global Sourcing Officer at The Shoprite Group of Companies

Job description

Purpose

To source food-related products (i.e.: groceries, toiletries and perishables) from international suppliers that suit the needs of the company and consumers.

Qualifications

Essential

• Grade 12 qualification
• Business-related diploma/degree

Experience

Essential

•  (1 year) Internet research
•  (2 years) MS Office

Desirable

 (1 year) Retail experienceKnowledge N/A

Skills

Essential

•  (2 years) MS Office
•  (1 year) Communication Skills

Desirable

•  (1 year) Presentation Skills
•  (1 year) Negotiation Skills

JOB OBJECTIVES:

• To understand the specific products that are sourced:
• Discuss with appropriate experts in the field/products.
• Research sales performance of similar current products
• Obtain specification on desired product to be sourced
• To source the correct product at the right time:
• Research local and international supply of a product and/or range.
• Contact specific suppliers that were researched
• Obtain supplier and product information (e.g. products available, pricing, shelflife, terms and conditions)
• Compare supplier information to local and current imported lines
• Obtain samples and present to management
• To find different/unique products (new trends):
• Research via internet/B2B or with current or new suppliers what different/unique products are available worldwide
• Speak to Embassies and Trade Offices for contact details of suppliers in specific countries
• To find profitable products for the company:
• Compare sourced products with local and current imported product prices
• Calculate possible GP and compare it with local/current products
• To find products that are in short supply in the local market:
• Speak to local buyers for possible future problems with supply
• Research local and international supply of a product (i.e. raw material shortages, production constraints)
• Contact specific suppliers that were researched
• Obtain supplier and product information (e.g. products available, pricing, shelflife, terms and conditions)
• Compare supplier information to local and current imported lines
• Obtain samples and present to management