Buyer - Stikland at Shoprite Group of Companies

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.