Trainee Buyer
Job Description
The Trainee Buyer will assume responsibility for the planning, sourcing, selection and purchasing of specified goods, ensuring effective and profitable planning of goods in the correct quantities, at the right time, place and price. The role aims to improve on the productivity and profitability of the department through the efficient execution of daily tasks, whilst at the same time maintaining good relationships with suppliers and various stakeholders in the business. The Trainee Buyer also provides additional support as required to the Buyer and Senior Buyer functions within the team.
Job Advert Details
Job Category Food Service
Job Objectives
- Execute product range building and line determination.
- Execute all activities related to product pricing.
- Provide input to formalise article range, stock and price point.
- Conduct product reviews.
- Execute merchandising layout determination
- Plan and execute promotional and advertising events.
- Maintain stock levels, ensuring any stock level issues are timeously resolved in stores and the DC.
- Administer invoice and purchase order processes.
- Provide functional support for buyer related activities.
- Perform market and competitor research.
- Degree/Diploma in Business, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field - (essential).
- Retail experience gained through working in a store environment, with suppliers or manufacturing or in a retail store - (desired).
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 - (essential).
- Exposure to analytics tools - (desired)
Skills Required
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1532941
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationUmhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned