Overview
Buyer Jobs in Pretoria at Shoprite Group
Closing Date
2025/03/14
Reference Number
SHO250304-3
Job Title
Buyer
Job Type
Permanent
Location – Country
South Africa
Location – Province
Gauteng
Location – Town or City
Pretoria
Purpose of the Job
To buy effectively to ensure constant sales growth and an increase in gross margins, coupled with necessary advertisement spend recoupment. The ideal candidate must have a passion for procurement and possess an entrepreneurial and merchant style of thinking.
Job Advert Details
Job Category
Pharmaceutical
Job Objectives
Develop, adjust and maintain cycle purchasing plan in accordance with market trends on a monthly basis
Initiate negotiations regarding terms, conditions, discounts, stock protection for products as per purchasing plan on a weekly basis
Keep abreast of new pharmaceutical products and list these timeously
Ensure minimum and maximum stock levels across all products as per purchasing plan, budget parameters, MCC requirements
Accurately and timeously place orders and inform suppliers daily
Follow up on outstanding or displaced orders, out of stock and back orders obtain possible delivery dates, on a daily basis
Reduce out of stock situation to a 5% level
Oversee special non-surgical product buy outs
Timeously inform Receiving regarding all orders
Keep accurate record of pricing, deals promotions etc.
Collect invoices from Receiving area on a daily basis
Control prices, add logistical fees
Ensure that the right amount of credits are allocated to suppliers for short supplies, short dated stocks and price claims
Manage performance within area of responsibility
Ensure staff competence regarding the use of credits
Identify development needs and find ways to address these
Negotiate advertising to meet budget targets
Plan promotions according to seasonality of portfolio
Qualifications
Essential:
Matric (Grade 12)
Appropriate B Degree is preferable
Desirable
Analysing
Learning and Researching
Leading and Supervising
Working with People
Relating and Networking
Following Instructions and Procedure
Experience
Essential
3 years of current buying experience within a retail/wholesale/FMCG environment
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and understanding of healthcare related products
Knowledge and understanding of financial indicators
Negotiation, procurement and stock management
Knowledge of internal systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Sound analytical skills
Relationship building and management skills
Good negotiation skills
Excellent numeracy skills
Attention to detail
Our Group and all its operating companies are committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.
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Title: Buyer
Company: Shoprite Group
Location: Pretoria
