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  • Posted: Jun 15, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD) is a division of New Clicks South Africa (Pty) Ltd. The Clicks group has been involved in the healthcare market for the past 40 years as an end-dispenser, wholesaler and distributor. -UPD is dedicated to service delivery, distribution and growth -UPD is the preferred supplier to the Clicks retail store network -UPD ...
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    Junior Buyer

    Job description

    Overview

    We are looking to recruit for a permanent Junior Buyer to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD). The role will be based in Lea Glen and will report to the Supply Chain Executive.

    Purpose and Objectives

    Job Purpose:

    Responsible for the procurement of frontshop/FMCG products, contributing to the profitability of UPD through building strong supplier relationships, efficient procurement, storage, assembly and distribution of products.

    Job Objectives:

    • Stock availability
    • Customer in fill
    • Reduction of regrets
    • Achievement of monthly stock target
    • Short dated stock – minimizing stock write offs
    • Expediting orders
    • Promotional price accuracy

    Requirement

    REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

    • Grade 12
    • Degree or 3 year National Diploma in Business / Purchasing / Supply Chain / Finance / Retail Management
    • Experience in dealing with suppliers
    • Experience in working in high pressure environments

    MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

    • 2 to 3 years buying experience in a retail environment (essential)
    • Managing objectives (essential)
    • Pharmaceutical buying experience (desirable)

    KNOWLEDGE

    • Buying and planning processes
    • Market trends and competitor analysis
    • Supplier Negotiations knowledge
    • Supplier management
    • Relationship building

    PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

    • Deciding and Initiating Action
    • Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
    • Analysing
    • Planning and Organizing
    • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to UPD on www.linkedin.com to apply

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