Contact person for this position:
Rayleen Lentz
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Salary – R 40 000 – R 70 000
Job Overview
We are looking for a competent Retail buyer to select and purchase lines of products on behalf of our company. The role is very important since our business activities cannot begin without the necessary stock. The quality and variety of products on our shelves are essential for our success. Therefore, the ideal candidate must be a responsible individual with great attention to detail. As a retail buyer, you will also need to negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices. The goal is to ensure that the business will always have adequate stock that meets its requirements. That way we can deliver value to our customers through high-quality products and facilitate sustainable growth.
Areas of Responsibility (Your duties will include but are not limited to:)
Identify customer preferences and forecast consumer trends- Identify market and realize a possible shortage or over supply and to take advantage.
Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices and how to form a strategic partnership with suppliers.
Discover and purchase new products and check the quality and popularity of those already on our shelves.
Negotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our company
Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase need to understand the urgency.
Monitor stock levels and make plans for buying within budget
Need to read and analyse stock reports
IE-drop in sales leads to investigation etc.
Create reports on sales, budgets and customer satisfaction and adjust your strategies accordingly
Forge and maintain trust relationships with suppliers to promote fair dealing with the correct strategic partners in the business.
Attend events, fairs and exhibitions to remain up-to-date with the market’s trends
Liaising with existing suppliers and negotiating contracts
Sourcing and building relations with new suppliers
Sourcing and selecting new products through catalogues and by a breast of market changes ect.
Monitoring market changes, competitor prices and products
Analysing past sales patterns to anticipate trends in consumer buying pattern
Recommending clearance sales and varying delivery schedules to help control stock levels
Presenting new ranges to Retail Managers, Warehouse Manager and Stock Controllers
Assisting visual merchandisers in planning store layouts to promote key lines
Working with the advertising department in order to present sales promotions.
Attend meetings with Management and Staff
Knowledge, skills and experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Afrikaans
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in Logistics will be advantage
Strong maths knowledge
Good time management skills
Proficient in MS Office
High school diploma
Ability to work and beat deadlines
5 – 10 years’ experience in a similar field
Driver’s License
Competencies
Highly organised
Ability to multi-task
Reliable
Self-motivated
