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  • Posted: Nov 18, 2020
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Clicks Group is a retail-led healthcare group which has been listed on the JSE Limited since 1996. Through market-leading retail brands Clicks, GNC, The Body Shop, Claire's and Musica, the group has over 795 stores across southern Africa. Clicks Group is a leader in the healthcare market where Clicks has the largest retail pharmacy chain with over 473...
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    Sourcing Buyer

    Job Purpose:

    • To develop a sourcing strategy and provide a 3year plan for Clicks across Merchandise, by establishing sourcing expertise to deliver increased profitability, grow market share and speed to market.

    Job Objectives:

    • To identify new sourcing opportunities as an input on 18 month NPD planning process to improve profit, quality and product safety.
    • To identify specific tender/margin enhancement projects on current ranges as an input on 18 month NPD planning process to improve profit, quality and product safety.
    • To source from local and international suppliers, prepare detailed briefs and ensure a fair tender process is followed to deliver innovation and increased profitability.
    • To ensure continuous innovation, by presenting newness found through the sourcing process, thereby identifying the gaps and opportunities for the 18-month plan.
    • To be responsible for quality, health and safety across all sourcing initiatives by adhering to legislation and NPD approval process to protect the Brand reputation and financial impact on the business.
    • To effectively communicate planned sourcing projects to management, in order to influence and gain agreement on these projects prior to implementation.
    • To ensure effective execution of sourcing projects, by presenting options to management and then communicating the approved project to NPD for development.
    • To build IP and sourcing business through developing relationships with industry experts, internal experts and sourcing trips.
    • To establish sourcing business plan/case, including detailed cost benefit exercises to drive profit in Private Label.

    Knowledge:

    • Product development
    • Knowledge of new product developments and product quality and standard development procedures
    • FMCG knowledge
    • Margin calculations and buying business processes

    Skills:

    • Negotiation skills
    • International Sourcing
    • Presentation and communication skills
    • Ability to analyze and interpret data

    Competencies:

    Essential:

    • Planning and Organizing
    • Analyzing
    • Relating and Networking
    • Persuading and Influencing
    • Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
    • Deciding and Initiating Action
    • Learning and Researching
    • Presenting and Communicating Information

    Desirable:

    • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
    • Writing and Reporting
    • Creating and Innovating
    • Working with People

    Experience:

    • 3-5 years in Imports Buying

    Education:

    • Relevant diploma/degree, preferably in Retail/Business Management

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Clicks Group on www.linkedin.com to apply

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