Regional Buyer - Kensington at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a retail buying/procurement role, preferably in FMCG or grocery retail
• Proven and consistent success on financial KPI’s
• Extensive commercial knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of store operations combined with category knowledge and in store execution
• SAP knowledge is an added advantage

Key Responsibilities

Market Visits:

• Conduct regular visits to local markets to understand customer needs, gather insights, and identify opportunity buys for business growth and product promotion.

Regional Supplier Visits:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers in the region, ensuring optimal product availability and alignment on pricing, promotions, and distribution strategies. Identify new supplier opportunities in the region to service the region

Competition Trade Visits:

• Monitor competitors’ activities by reviewing their offerings and pricing, helping the team adjust strategies to stay ahead in the market.

Flushes/Bulk Buy Negotiations:

• Negotiate bulk purchase deals with suppliers to achieve cost savings and maximize profitability for the region.

Market Days in Regions:

• Plan and execute market days in specific regions to boost brand presence and product awareness while engaging directly with customers and driving sales.

Regional Store Adverts:

• Coordinate with regional stores to create and place targeted advertising that resonates with the local customer base and drives traffic to physical and online stores.

Regional Weekly Advert:

• Oversee the development of weekly advertisements for the region, ensuring that all promotional materials align with the broader marketing strategy and drive customer engagement.
• Evaluate merchandising plans and their business impact; make recommendations for modifying plans based on findings.
• Integrate with Store Operations and Store teams to drive the implementation of the category plan
• Demonstrate confidence and expertise when interacting with regional suppliers whilst reinforcing the importance of Pick n Pay’s values, buying strategies and corporate initiatives