Instore Buyer at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

• We are looking for an organised and commercially minded Instore Buyer to join our team at Shoprite Cash & Carry Durban. This role supports the Branch Manager with day-to-day buying activities that help drive sales, improve profitability, and meet customer needs.

Job Objectives    

Product Selection 

• Help choose and range products for the store. 
• Suggest new items based on customer requests, sales trends, and store needs. 
• Make sure all products follow company standards. 
• Load and update product information on the system. 
• Plan and prepare for promotions on time. 

Stock & Pricing 

• Monitor stock levels and in-stock percentages. 
• Place orders for promotions and daily replenishment. 
• Use sales data to assist with basic forecasting. 
• Check shelves for availability, rotation, and correct displays. 
• Report pricing issues or errors. 
• Working With Suppliers 
• Communicate with suppliers, reps, and merchandisers about deliveries and displays. 
• Give feedback on supplier performance. 
• Support promotional deals, free stock, and giveaways. 
• Negotiate markdowns or clearance for slow-moving or short-dated stock. 

Sales & Reporting 

• Analyse store sales trends and share findings with the Branch Manager. 
• Prepare weekly reports on stock movement and promotion performance. 
• Identify non-moving stock and suggest action. 
• Adjust buying decisions based on customer feedback. 

Store Support 

• Work with the store team to meet sales targets.
• Help staff understand store buying processes. 
• Assist with identifying strong promotional lines. 
• Report and escalate issues with expired or short-dated stock. 
• Support telesales when needed. 

Compliance 

• Follow company policies and ethical buying rules. 
• Avoid unauthorised or non-compliant purchasing.

Qualifications    

• Matric (essential). 
• Diploma Retail Management or related would be an added advantage.

Experience    

• Experience dealing with suppliers and basic negotiations. 
• Understanding of store buying processes and stock routines. 
• Knowledge of retail/wholesale operations (advantage).

Knowledge and Skills    

• Strong commercial awareness. 
• Good with numbers and data. 
• Organised and able to prioritise. 
• Good communication and negotiation skills. 
• Able to work well under pressure. 
• Team player who builds good relationships.

Closing Date    

• 2026/03/20