Job Description

2025/10/28
Reference Number


3020213901


Description

Procurement activity within the Region

- To create and execute Regional Procurement strategies in line with the Group Procurement Strategy and budgets and business objectives

Liaise with Category Managers and Product Specialists

- To collaborate with Category Managers and Product Specialists to ensure execution of category strategies, optimise opportunities, and resolve and improve supply chain issues

Supplier Negotiations

- Negotiate base prices, regional deals, forward orders, and KVI pricing

Maintain Stakeholder relationships

- To proactively liaise and engage with supplier network and internal stakeholders (i.a., Group Merchandising team, Store Managers and Store Buyers) to manage expectations and facilitate delivery

Facilitate listing process of Regional Suppliers

- To ensure that all stipulated procedures and process are followed in listing all Regional Suppliers Assist Marketing

Product Training

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To organise and coordinate product and supplier service training and related initiatives when and where required

Store Stock levels

- Manage and implement strategies with aim of maintaining efficient stock levels and appropriate SOPs/Best Practices

Ensure Stock File Integrity

- To ensure integrity of stock file in line with stock file guidelines

Manage Procurement Procedures

- To ensure that the regional merchandising portfolio are in line with all stipulated/set procedures and processes

Market Intelligence gathering

- To assess / ensure business competitiveness

Manage regional promotions

- Plan, co-ordinate and execute regional promotions

To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements


Grade 12(essential)



Relevant tertiary qualification (NQF6) ideally with a Retail/Procurement focus (desirable)



Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar position in a computerised retail environment (essential)



Experience gained at a middle management level (essential)


Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Gauteng