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We are looking for an enthusiastic Buyer with a keen eye for value, interest and awareness of trends coupled with a passion and an eye for quality products at competitive rates.

The successful candidate must preferably have at least 5 years of relevant or comparable buying experience, possess above average analytical and inter-personal skills and must reside in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES

Buying & Category Management

• Identify new brand opportunities, in line with the business and divisional strategies and initiate introduction meetings
• Product range and line development, identify business opportunities for the organisation, Propose buying and category plans in line with sales and margin targets
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer demand

Commercial Performance

• Review of budget, sales, margins, stock turnover et cetera

Promotions & Marketing

• Propose and motivate Marketing and Promotions
• Staying abreast of specials in the market/ awareness of price movements to maintain product pricing competitiveness
• Ensure stock availability and profitability

Systems & Processes

• Improve and standardise buying processes and systems
• Ensure accurate product, pricing, and supplier data

Supplier Management

• Source and negotiate with suppliers for best cost, quality, and lead times
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with stores and DC on forecasts and inventory management, pro-actively manage stock shortages/ levels
• Partner with stores on visual merchandising and space allocation, balance product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet the customers’ needs
• Review performance to improve range and replenishment

Team Leadership

• Ability to make effective decisions under difficult circumstances, take ownership and displaying initiative and champion own ideas
• Lead and manage a team of 6 people
• Improve team structure, processes, and workload efficiency
• Coach and develop a high-performing team

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or Diploma in Retail, Supply Chain, Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field
• Preferably 5 years of relevant experience together with experience in a retail environment (advantageous)
• Previous experience and exposure to procurement and/or supply chain practices is essential
• Expert Level proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel
• Active consumer who finds joy in online and physical shopping
• Social media and trend awareness, solid understanding of shopper patterns and consumer behaviour

 DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Strong business acumen
• Meticulous, Committed and Disciplined as core personal values
• Resilient, Friendly and Enthusiastic disposition
• A dynamic and people focused person
• Possess strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• High degree of numerical and organisational skills
• Strong commercial and analytical ability
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual

 If you are enthusiastic about retail, shopping, products paired with an entrepreneurial streak and knack for spotting trends and value, we'd love to hear from you. Please click on apply now or send your CV to vacancies@essentialhealth.co.za marked for Elizna's attention.