An authorised financial service provider, operating within the long-term insurance industry in South
Africa. We provide integrated financial and wellness solutions to our clients that assist in the
management of various risks that can occur in the workplace. We believe that the wellbeing of
individuals and the risk benefits (such as group life and disabil...
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Do you have 7 to 8 years experience as a BUYER FOR WHOLESALE GROCERIES AND FOODS WITHIN THE WHOLESALE RETAIL industry (of which 2 years in a Senior Buying Role)?
Are you currently a Senior Groceries and Foods Buyer WITHIN THE WHOLESALE / SUPERMARKET environment, such as Pick n Pay, SPAR, Massmart, etc.?
Do you have advanced MS Office skills – including Excel?
Brief Outline:
Manage a portfolio of suppliers, including the integration of innovative business and marketing initiatives to ensure company objectives are achieved
Sourcing new, and maintaining current supplier relations to ensure on time delivery
Finalise and approve buys
Negotiation and achievement of pricing objectives per supplier
Communicate concise direction to successfully implement sales initiatives
Create promotions to maximise sales and profits
Registering new supplier details
Attend trade shows
Facilitate supplier business reviews
Support and drive store brands
Select, manage and maintain internal and external relationships
Negotiations with bulk orders and negotiations with suppliers
Purchase orders
Obtain quotes
Procurement reports
Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic initiatives
Category and product management
Measuring and reporting on supplier and category performance
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