National Buyer (Liquor) – Retail Industry – R600K – R500K Full Time

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+ years’ 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 

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to RPO Recruitment at logistics@rpo-recruit.za.com

Alternatively, you are also welcome to contact Shannon Thomson on LinkedIn or call them on 021 180 0776

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.