Regional Buyer - Gqeberha at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferable)
• 3+ years’ experience in Retail Buying and Category Management (essential)
• Knowledge of Fresh categories advantageous
• Extensive commercial understanding
• SAP knowledge advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Negotiation & Commercial Influence

• Understand negotiating positions, key commercial drivers and desired outcomes to secure sustainable, win-win agreements
• Develop and present fact-based, compelling arguments to build alignment and secure commitment
• Anticipate objections and proactively manage roadblocks through structured counter-negotiation
• Manage disagreements with diplomacy and emotional control, preserving long-term supplier relationships

Category Strategy & Growth

• Develop and recommend category-specific growth strategies aligned to Pick n Pay’s business direction
• Evaluate merchandising plans and assess their financial and operational impact
• Identify performance gaps and recommend data-driven plan adjustments
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and cost optimisation

Category Performance & Execution

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of your category, industry practices and market dynamics
• Analyse competitive landscapes, consumer trends and distribution channels to inform buying plans
• Implement tactical buying strategies that deliver on turnover, margin and growth targets
• Leverage industry trends and market forces to influence merchandising decisions

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, performance-based supplier partnerships
• Communicate financial metrics and performance criteria clearly and consistently
• Hold suppliers accountable through measurable KPIs
• Develop and execute contingency plans to close performance gaps

Private Brand Strategy

• Execute Private Brand category strategies in alignment with overall category growth objectives
• Ensure commercial viability and competitive positioning of Private Brand offerings

Closing Date: 25 February 2026