Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced National Buyer (Liquor) within a retail company based in KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure first place in the market by maintaining price competitiveness
• Ensure a comprehensive coverage of categories through effective range rationalisation, aligned to strategy and brand logic
• Maintain effective administration (across all areas)
• Maintain competitiveness in cost and selling prices
• Base price objectives on knowledge of market prices, current trends and/or market leaders
• Effectively utilise negotiation to achieve pricing objectives
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained regarding sensitive information
• Selection of lines and management of price points
• Continuously track competitor pricing
• Ensure availability of stock at suppliers
• Timeously supply information to Marketing
• Remain up to date with price movements and shortages to proactively advise the distribution centres
• Identify potential gaps and international trends to source profitable products
• Manage the end-to-end supply chain process
• Determine merchandising layout that is practical and reflective of consumer patterns

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field is essential
• 2+ yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a buying role, with demonstrable experience executing all aspects of the buying process for a Wine and Liquor category in a large retail organisation
• Demonstrable experience with sourcing and supplier management along with complex vendor / supplier negotiations
• Well-developed understanding of supply chain concepts, processes, and systems
• Comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing a product's cost and selling prices
• Knowledge of commercial and financial trade-offs in category sales
• Understanding of the retail value chain and profitability drivers
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 with advanced Excel skills

Benefits

• Salary: R500K/yr - R600K/yr, negotiable
• Training & Development
• Family Leave

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• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
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