Buyer

Role: Buyer Position: Stationery and Office Equipment - BuyerLocation: DurbanStart Date: ImmediateMinimum Qualifications:MatricDiploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management / SalesMin 3 years experience industry relatedPastel AccountingSkills Required:Creative flairNumerate with highly commercial approachExcellent interpersonal skillsAccuratePunctualStrong negotiatorSystems literateAbility to influenceAttention to detailRoles and ResponsibilitiesSource new brands and product in line with our clients strategy through knowledge and expertise of the products and marketNegotiate the best possible terms with suppliers i.e. margin, trade discounts, markdown support, marketing contribution and sell through agreements.Ensure that Buying decisions are based on a sound commercial framework to drive sales and profit.Compete to be the first to market with new and exclusive brands & products and devise the launch strategy with the retail outletsResponsible for range planning.