Buyer at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job

• The purpose of the Buyer role is to execute the buying strategy of the Medirite Division through the planning, selection, and procurement of a range of products within the Healthcare category that results in the achievement of profitability goals and targets.
• The Buyer executes all aspects of the buying process for a product category, creating a compelling assortment that meets financial targets and supports brand objectives.
• The role further ensures sales growth and an increase in gross margins by considering market trends and customer demand in terms of price, quality, and availability when making purchasing decisions.
• The Buyer works collaboratively with suppliers, category, marketing, and store operations teams to execute the buying strategy, ensuring a consistent customer experience and aligned execution of pricing, promotions, ranging, display, and layout.
• Our Group and all its operating companies are committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

Job Objectives

• Product range and line determination
• Ensure first place in the market by maintaining price competitiveness.
• Ensure a comprehensive coverage of categories through effective range rationalisation, aligned to strategy and brand logic.
• Maintain effective administration (across all areas).

Product pricing administration

• Maintain competitiveness in cost and selling prices.
• Base price objectives on knowledge of market prices, current trends, and/or market leaders.
• Effectively utilise negotiation to achieve pricing objectives.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained regarding sensitive information.

Advertising and promotions management

• Selection of lines and management of price points.
• Continuously track competitor pricing.
• Ensure availability of stock at suppliers.
• Timeously supply information to Marketing.
• Resolve stock level issues in stores and distribution centres
• Remain up to date with price movements and shortages to proactively advise the distribution centres.

International sourcing

• Identify potential gaps and international trends to source profitable products.
• Manage the end-to-end supply chain process.
• Determine merchandising layout that is practical and reflective of consumer patterns.

Qualifications

Essential

• Senior Certificate
• Degree or Diploma in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field

Experience

Essential

• +2 years’ experience in a buying role, with demonstrable experience executing all aspects of the buying process in a large retail organisation.
• 3 years of current buying experience within a retail/wholesale/FMCG environment.
• Demonstrable experience with sourcing and supplier management along with complex vendor/supplier negotiations.

Knowledge and Skills

• Well-developed understanding of supply chain concepts, processes and systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing a product’s cost and selling prices.
• Knowledge of commercial and financial trade-offs in category sales.
• Understanding of the retail value chain and profitability drivers.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 with advanced Excel skills.

Closing Date

• 2026/01/01