Job Description

Listing reference:

022979

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

25 December 2025

Position summary

Industry:

Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category:

Merchandising

Location:

Cape Town

Contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

Market Related

EE position:

Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are looking to recruit a Category Manager to work within our Trading department. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Portfolio Manager.

Job description

Job Purpose:

To develop and execute the category strategy in order to achieve and exceed the category financial targets through rapidly accelerating category depth, strengthen pricing strategy and driving private label and exclusive Brands thereby creating product differentiation and innovation to increase market share and profitability.

Job Objectives:

To develop and implement a category plan for specific product ranges to ensure reduced cost of goods, optimize contract terms and increase income, assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category To negotiate favourable trading terms and promotional spend (co-op), actively cultivate, develop and maintain vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first to market with new product launches To maintain relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future product lines To implement a plan that will achieve the Clicks' value proposition through price and promotion whilst achieving promotional sales targets To translate the operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet the customers needs To support the sourcing and development of private label products and exclusive brands thereby creating product differentiation, innovation and brand loyalty that will increase market share and profitability. To regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, margin and promo quantification, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan To adhere to critical path deadlines, conduct range reviews, analyze consumer buying patterns, predict future trends and stay abreast with competitor activity To work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including marketing and Clubcard to ensure effective delivery of the operating plan To coach and support team members to embed sound procurement principles and commercial awareness

Minimum requirements

Experience:

2- 4 years Category buying experience Managing objectives Experience with local and global supplier networks

Education:

B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management or similar

Knowledge:

Operating plan development Supplier relationship management Procurement and Supply Chain Business Objectives and Strategies Business Processes Retail Management Market trends and competitor analysis Understanding of supplier co-op negotiations and trading terms Financial planning and budgets Relevant legislation Sales and Margin Management

Skills:

Sound Financial/Business acumen with a merchant mind-set Strong negotiation skills Planning and organisational skills Ability to build supplier relationships Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint Verbal and written communication Problem solving and analytical thinking Decision making * Attention to detail