Buyer – Retail Industry - Cape Town at RPO Recruitment

Responsibilities:

• Establishes seasonal demand and procurement plans
• Establishes optimal stock assortments per branch
• Participates in Category specific product development initiatives
• Serves as the company’s central point of contact for suppliers
• Identifies and drives opportunities to rationalize products and to reduce complexity
• Purchases products based on demand plans as well as abnormal demand requirements from branches
• Assesses supply and quality risks and evaluates supplier capacity and capability to ensure supplier selection supports the execution of the Category strategy
• Negotiates ad hoc purchase prices and term deals with suppliers
• Resolves pricing discrepancies and claims with suppliers
• Monitors and evaluates supplier performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Proactively identifies and communicates Category specific supply constraints to the business to be prepared for and to minimize supply disruptions
• Continuously screens the Category supply market to identify sourcing optimization opportunities
• Develops and maintains sound supplier relationships
• Collaborates with both internal and external key stakeholders to form a consolidated view of customer and business requirements relating to the Category Digital Transformation
• Records and maintains accurate purchase price files in the ERP system

Requirements:

• B Degree (Procurement)
• 2 years retail procurement specific experience
• Specialization in procurement & data analytics would be an advantage
• A strong category specific background and product knowledge with a keen interest to learn procurement will be considered
• Advanced MS Office Excel skills required
• Own transport and a valid driver’s license are required as candidates must be prepared to travel for work purposes
• Must be willing to work long hours during peak times