Job title : Buyer (Wine) Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : December 18, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Job Objectives Product range and line determination: Ensure first place in the market by maintaining price competitiveness.
Ensure a comprehensive coverage of categories through effective range rationalisation, aligned to strategy and brand logic.
Maintain effective administration (across all areas).
Product pricing administration: Maintain competitiveness in cost and selling prices.
Base price objectives on knowledge of market prices, current trends and/or market leaders.
Effectively utilise negotiation to achieve pricing objectives.
Ensure confidentiality is maintained regarding sensitive information.
Advertising and promotions management: Selection of lines and management of price points.
Continuously track competitor pricing.
Ensure availability of stock at suppliers.
Timeously supply information to Marketing.
Resolve stock level issues in stores and distribution centres: Remain up to date with price movements and shortages in order to proactively advise the distribution centres.
International sourcing: Identify potential gaps and international trends in order to source profitable products.
Manage the end-to-end supply chain process.
Determine merchandising layout that is practical and reflective of consumer patterns.
Qualifications Degree or Diploma in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Experience +2 years' experience in a buying role, with demonstrable experience executing all aspects of the buying process for a private label and imports products category in a large retail organisation.
Demonstrable experience with sourcing and supplier management along with complex vendor / supplier negotiations.
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