Senior Fmcg Buyer

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


Key responsibilities include the following:

  • Purchasing / Procurement of South African FMCG products with existing and new suppliers.
  • Development of the companyxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s product range and sourcing of new products where requested.
  • Negotiation of Pricing, Rebates and Settlement Discounts
  • Negotiation and handling of claims.
  • Handling the negotiation of Cycle deals, promotions, and POS material for relevant markets.
  • Assisting the Head of Procurement with any other suppliers and duties related to procurement
We are looking for someone who has the following experience:
  • Extensive knowledge of South African FMCG market and suppliers
  • Knowledge of International suppliers would be preferable
  • At least 5 yearsxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99 experience in the procurement / buying field
  • Centralised buying experience
  • Maintaining and developing supplier relationships
  • Price negotiations
  • Experience in successfully negotiating claims, rebates, and settlement discounts
  • Planning of cycle deals, promotions, and activity experience
  • Experience in Exports would be preferable
xc3x82 Characteristics we are looking for:
  • Computer savvy
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Relationship building skills.
  • In depth understanding and knowledge of the FMCG industry
  • An ability to work independently but also within a team structure
  • Proactive and assertive, able to take calculated decisions
  • Ambitious, positive, and energetic
  • Ability to handle high pressure situations
  • Solution driven
  • Resourceful

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1286774
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned