SUMMARY:
RETAIL BUYER - EPPING
POSITION INFO:
RedCat Recruitment is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced RETAIL BUYER for a large concern, position based in Epping, Cape Town.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Grade 12.
Valid driver’s license / own vehicle.
Relevant qualification/s.
Competent computer skills (MS Office, Email / Internet).
3+ yrs previous working experience in a similar position in retail / FMCG environment.
Manage assistant Buyers.
Researching, sourcing, and developing products, ensuring the best range offering for our market.
Understanding the target market and analysing trends to make informed buying decisions.
Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best prices, quantities, and delivery timescales.
Competitive shopping and market analysis.
Understanding of retail pricing ladders and cost implications.
Monitoring the stock quality and escalating discrepancies to suppliers and management.
Running and analysing reports on regular basis.
Communicating and coordinating with the planning team and suppliers.
Assisting the Buying Team in planning promotional activities.
Visit stores regularly and build a trust relationship with the Operators, Operations Manager and Ops Team.
Travel to meet suppliers, source products and attend trade fairs when required.
Salary package offered: - To be discussed
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE / ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS POSITION VIA OUR WEBSITE (WWW.REDCATRECRUITMENT.CO.ZA)
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