Buyer - Retail Industry - R450K - R300K
RPO Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 14 December 2023

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Job Description

RPO Recruitment’s client in the retail industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Buyer to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape.


Responsibilities:

  • Establishes seasonal demand and procurement plans
  • Establishes optimal stock assortments per branch
  • Participates in Category specific product development initiatives
  • Serves as the company’s central point of contact for suppliers
  • Identifies and drives opportunities to rationalize products and to reduce complexity
  • Purchases products based on demand plans as well as abnormal demand requirements from branches
  • Assesses supply and quality risks and evaluates supplier capacity and capability to ensure supplier selection supports the execution of the Category strategy
  • Negotiates ad hoc purchase prices and term deals with suppliers
  • Resolves pricing discrepancies and claims with suppliers
  • Monitors and evaluates supplier performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Proactively identifies and communicates Category specific supply constraints to the business to be prepared for and to minimize supply disruptions
  • Continuously screens the Category supply market to identify sourcing optimization opportunities
  • Develops and maintains sound supplier relationships
  • Collaborates with both internal and external key stakeholders to form a consolidated view of customer and business requirements relating to the Category Digital Transformation
  • Records and maintains accurate purchase price files in the ERP system


Requirements:

  • B Degree (Procurement)
  • 2 years retail procurement specific experience
  • Specialization in procurement & data analytics would be an advantage
  • A strong category specific background and product knowledge with a keen interest to learn procurement will be considered
  • Advanced MS Office Excel skills required
  • Own transport and a valid driver’s license are required as candidates must be prepared to travel for work purposes
  • Must be willing to work long hours during peak times


Benefits:

  • Salary: R300K/yr - R450K/yr, salary negotiable
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Training & Development
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Salary: negotiable.
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson and Jamie-lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.